iPhone 5 lock button

Calvin

Yeah, having problems with the iPhone 5 lock button. Basically not functioning anymore and I've seen that Apple have a replacement program running for specific models, and mine fits the requirements for a fix, but my warranty ran out well over a year ago and they want me to pay €100+ to get it sent out.

Just wondering does anyone know any alternatives to getting this fixed? Any repair centres that can do this? Already using the assistive touch feature but it's rather inconvenient to the button itself.

Zcott

Most repair places should be able to do this in about half an hour if not quicker.

Calvin

Zcott wrote: »

Most repair places should be able to do this in about half an hour if not quicker.

Any iPhone repair shop will do?

Zcott

Yep.

Hollister11

How much is this in a repair shop ?

flyguy

Calvin Leong wrote: »

Yeah, having problems with the iPhone 5 lock button. Basically not functioning anymore and I've seen that Apple have a replacement program running for specific models, and mine fits the requirements for a fix, but my warranty ran out well over a year ago and they want me to pay €100+ to get it sent out.

Just wondering does anyone know any alternatives to getting this fixed? Any repair centres that can do this? Already using the assistive touch feature but it's rather inconvenient to the button itself.

As said you can get it fixed in many shops (for probably around €20-30). However I don't get why the apple program wouldn't be an option. Your iPhone couldn't be more than 2 years old as they haven't been around that long. Apple write: "The program covers iPhone 5 models for 2 years after the first retail sale of the unit." Here: https://ssl.apple.com/ie/support/iphone5-sleepwakebutton/

kensutz

Calvin Leong wrote: »

Yeah, having problems with the iPhone 5 lock button. Basically not functioning anymore and I've seen that Apple have a replacement program running for specific models, and mine fits the requirements for a fix, but my warranty ran out well over a year ago and they want me to pay €100+ to get it sent out.

Just wondering does anyone know any alternatives to getting this fixed? Any repair centres that can do this? Already using the assistive touch feature but it's rather inconvenient to the button itself.

If you're eligible it won't cost you anything

Calvin

flyguy wrote: »

As said you can get it fixed in many shops (for probably around €20-30). However I don't get why the apple program wouldn't be an option. Your iPhone couldn't be more than 2 years old as they haven't been around that long. Apple write: "The program covers iPhone 5 models for 2 years after the first retail sale of the unit." Here: https://ssl.apple.com/ie/support/iphone5-sleepwakebutton/

kensutz wrote: »

If you're eligible it won't cost you anything

I remember it quoting me something in the region of €100+....don't know why. I'll take another look at it though. Are there any Apple stores in Ireland? I only know of one in Dublin

kensutz

Calvin Leong wrote: »

I remember it quoting me something in the region of €100+....don't know why. I'll take another look at it though. Are there any Apple stores in Ireland? I only know of one in Dublin

None in Ireland, give Apple a ring and they'll set up the repair for you.

Calvin

kensutz wrote: »

None in Ireland, give Apple a ring and they'll set up the repair for you.

mhm, I might do that then. Thanks for the help.