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Old 01-11-2013, 00:14
Rob500
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Hey Guys

On Sunday the power button on my iPhone 4S broke i.e. it doesn't press anymore, it doesn't 'click back' from the press, which I gather is a common fault on the 4 and 4S. For now I'm using Assistive Touch to lock the phone, but this is a flamin' nuisance.

I was going to book a Genius Bar appointment but figured it'd be easier to ask here first before catching a train 40 miles to be told the same thing.

So my question is... the phone is now out of warranty, how much are we talking to get this fixed?

Cheers
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Old 01-11-2013, 07:11
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Think it's gonna take more than $50. If you have enough budget, it's a good excuse to get an iPhone 5S.
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Old 01-11-2013, 13:26
Mystic Eddy
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It will cost £166.44 for an out of warranty replacement on a 4S.
http://support.apple.com/kb/index?pa...product=iphone
Alternatively, there are 'kits' on eBay that allow for you to DIY if you're ok with taking the phone apart for a lot less.
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Old 01-11-2013, 13:28
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replace the button yourself, i did it.
the part is £8.

and it's not actually the button that has broken, it's the micro switch underneath - quite a common fault on the 4S's apparently.
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Old 02-11-2013, 10:32
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I'm really afraid of mine breaking as I don't have insurance. I have an iPhone 5 but we all know what iPhones are like for breaking.
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Old 02-11-2013, 11:19
chenks
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I have an iPhone 5 but we all know what iPhones are like for breaking.
do we?
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