"Sticky" Home Button iPhone 5

[KUguardgrl13]

I've had my iPhone 5 since January 2013. Lately my home button has started to feel weird when I click it like something is stuck underneath or around the edge. If I touch it without pressing it it actually makes a sound almost like the click sound.

I don't have a screen protector on, so it's entirely possible that gunk has gotten in there. Is there any way to clean it? Is a replacement worth it for such a minor annoyance (I hate the idea of refurb replacements)?

 

[techstyle]

i have used isopropyl alcohol to clean the button.

check: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/2595841?start=510&tstart=0

 

[swerve147]

Apple does offer in-store repairs now, including home button replacements. Probably a good alternative, especially if you want to stay within warranty and you like your phone otherwise.

 

[scotrinaf]

I've had my iPhone 5 since January 2013. Lately my home button has started to feel weird when I click it like something is stuck underneath or around the edge. If I touch it without pressing it it actually makes a sound almost like the click sound.

I don't have a screen protector on, so it's entirely possible that gunk has gotten in there. Is there any way to clean it? Is a replacement worth it for such a minor annoyance (I hate the idea of refurb replacements)?

I haven't tried replacing the home button on the iPhone 5 yet, but I hear it is much easier than on the 4/4s models which I have done. Took me about 1.5 hours on those and that's only b/c I had never done one before and I watched a YouTube video several times to make sure I was doing it properly...

 

[KUguardgrl13]

Apple does offer in-store repairs now, including home button replacements. Probably a good alternative, especially if you want to stay within warranty and you like your phone otherwise.

Thanks! The home button seems to be the only issue. I would like to stay in warranty since I paid for AppleCare+!

I am a little concerned that they'll only have the black 5c home buttons... My iP5 is white!

 

[DaveOP]

Thanks! The home button seems to be the only issue. I would like to stay in warranty since I paid for AppleCare+!

I am a little concerned that they'll only have the black 5c home buttons... My iP5 is white!

They generally have parts going back to the 3GS or 4 sitting around. You'll be fine