Have the volume buttons stopped working on your iPhone? This type of problem causes a lot of inconvenience when using the device. Below are detailed descriptions of the volume key repair processes.

Possible causes of failure

• Dirty keys are a trivial, but most common reason. Over a long period of use of the phone, fine particles, dust, etc. may get into the holes between the keys and the case. Due to contamination, the keys work, but are pressed only 2-3 times. To clean the buttons, it is better to use an alcohol solution and a cotton swab;

• The button may not work correctly after replacing the top cable motherboard. This is explained by inaccurate connection of the cable (the volume up/down contacts could short out). In this case, only replacing the keys will help;
• Virus software that prevents certain functions from working operating system;
• If a malfunction occurs after an iPhone is hit or dropped, this requires replacing the volume increase mechanism;
• Presence of liquid in the body;
• Crash after OS update.

The key is pressed, but the sound is not adjusted

If, after pressing the volume control, a ringer window appears on the screen, but there is no volume level indicator at the bottom, the problem is not a failure of the mechanism, but a failure of the operating system.

First, try to eliminate software problem The simplest way is to reboot your phone (soft reset). Typically, this procedure eliminates third party processes, which interfere with the operation of standard iPhone components. If nothing has changed after rebooting, try pressing both parts of the volume key at the same time. Repeat the action 3-5 times. This may help restore normal operation.

Check for available updates. A new build of configuration parameters solves the problem in 90% of cases. Also try resetting your phone to factory settings.

Until the key mechanism is replaced, you can use the function Assistive Touch with which the desired button will appear on the desktop screen. To enable the option, go to Settings - General - Assistive Touch and move the slider to the “Enabled” position.

Replacing the volume control keys

Did all the above methods not help? In this case, we can say that the iPhone volume button does not work due to a breakdown of the mechanism or due to shorted contacts. Replacing a key is quite simple and you can do it yourself by following the instructions:

• Prepare tools for disassembling the iPhone (a set of screwdrivers, a plastic spatula, tweezers, a suction cup, a new volume increase mechanism);
• Open your device. Then unpin back cover from the display. Remove the Phillips screws shown in the figure from the battery connector plug. Disconnect the battery cable and remove the battery;

• Find the volume control cable and remove its plug by unscrewing the screws shown in the figure:

• Disconnect the top cable bracket from the phone;
• Unscrew the screws with the bracket contacts;
• Remove the contact holder;

• Lift the volume control cable connector with a flat spudger;
• Remove the following screws:

• Remove the button switch mechanism using tweezers. At this stage, you can try to clean the component; perhaps it is not broken, but simply clogged;
• To replace the keys, carefully remove them with tweezers. This tool allows you to avoid damaging the button membrane;

Replace components and reassemble the device to its original condition.

It happens that while working at the computer you press a certain button several times and then suffer from not the most pleasant sounds. Or you come across a system window that asks you to enable Sticky Keys. You can simply click no and continue working, but better let’s figure out why this mode is turned on, what it is for, and how we can completely disable it.

What is this mode for?

This mode, which can be activated by pressing five times Shift keys, necessary for people with disabilities. As you can easily guess from the description, it creates some delay after pressing the keys. This is necessary so that, not being able to press several buttons at the same time, the disabled person can activate them one by one and the keys entered in succession will be recognized by the computer as their simultaneous combination.

For example, calling the task manager with the combination Ctrl+Alt+Del or even simply changing the language by pressing Alt+Shift may not be the easiest task for people with disabilities. But sticky keys will allow them to simply press the required buttons one by one.

However, most users do not need this feature. But since Sticky Keys is enabled in the system by default, from time to time you will accidentally encounter the annoying Sticky Keys launch window, or even accidentally turn it on. Therefore, let’s figure out how to disable sticky keys in the system.

Why Sticky Keys Trigger Involuntarily During Games

The fact is that games sometimes require us to press the same button several times in a row. And if it turns out to be a button that, when pressed again, is used to enable Sticky Keys, it ends up with the game being minimized and the corresponding window appearing. Of course, this is very unpleasant and because of this, you may lose your game progress (if the game did not pause when minimizing).

How to disable sticky keys on your keyboard in Windows

How to remove on Windows XP

In this far from the most modern operating system, disabling sticky keys is quite simple. We do the following:

How to turn it off on Windows 7

Disabling Sticky Keys will be a little more difficult on this operating system. We do the following:

1. In the control panel, we find a section that contains special features that make working with the computer easier. In the same section, conditions for working at a computer for people with disabilities are configured. Let's open it.
2. We find the item that will allow you to configure the keyboard parameters and open it.
3. Next, uncheck all the boxes in the “Make typing easier” section.
4. Then, go to the settings section on the same screen.
5. Make sure that the “Enable Sticky Keys” option is disabled. If this is not the case, then you should uncheck the box next to it. And you can also turn off playback sound signal when pressing keys to get rid of annoying sounds.
6. After all the settings are completed, reboot the computer.

On Windows 8 and its versions

The method for disabling sticky keys in Windows 8 and all its versions completely repeats the method that we used in Windows 7. However, in this operating system there is another method that may seem easier and more convenient to you. So, we take the following steps:

How to disable Sticky Keys on Windows 10

So we got to the newest operating system. Changes in disabling sticky keys are minimal here, but they are still there. We do the following:

After following these instructions, Sticky Keys in Windows 10 will be disabled.

Video: Disabling Sticky Keys

Now you know what the sticky keys feature on your computer is used for, and how to disable it. This feature, which is useless for most users, will no longer distract you and the utility designed to enable sticky will not bother you while working or having fun.

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It is quite difficult today to find a person who does not know about the reliable operation and high-quality assembly of the iPhone 5s. The smartphone is indeed a leader in a number of indicators. But even the most best phone cannot be completely insured against accidents or minor failures.

Almost all control in a smartphone is done using touch display. But the most important functions are assigned to the usual buttons. Thus, the sound level is adjusted, the phone is turned on or off and returned to home page. Be that as it may, these mechanical elements are the weak link of any phone. They can stop performing their functions properly at any time.

Very often, users on the Internet talk about how their volume control button has started to stick. A variety of factors can lead to this phenomenon. For example, a button may become clogged, causing it to become stuck in a certain mode. In this case, the most common cleaning may be necessary. It is possible to carry out this procedure yourself, but there is no guarantee that everything will end successfully. It is best to turn to specialists who will perform all the necessary actions very quickly and will not require high remuneration for this.

There are other reasons as well. The cable that transmits all signals from the buttons directly to the system may fail. This can happen after the phone falls or comes into short contact with water. In any case, here you will need to make Repair iPhone 5s. You should not immediately turn to the Internet for help and study all the training videos that show options for replacing individual phone parts. Without certain skills, it is almost impossible to complete all the actions without making serious mistakes. Any attempts to save money most often only lead to additional expenses.

Sticking of the volume control button can also occur due to a software glitch. Sometimes restarting the device can help this issue. But such an action does not always turn out to be life-saving.

You can often find recommendations on the Internet regarding programs of dubious origin. According to experts in the virtual space, such applications can help out in any situation. So, if a button on the phone is stuck, the user is offered to download a program that can completely disable this control. Thus, it remains possible to control sound only using the display. The effectiveness of such a solution raises the deepest doubts. After such innovations, it will be very difficult to return the phone to its former capabilities, even in a service center.

You should never delay repairing your smartphone. Whenever the slightest problem It’s better to immediately contact specialists who can recommend the best options.

Hi all! What does a person do immediately after iPhone purchases? That's right, he begins to study him closely. Scratches? Cracks? Gaps? All this is sought with enviable, sometimes even some kind of manic-paranoid persistence. Is this strange? I don't think so. After all, when buying a fairly expensive device, we have the right to expect that everything in it will be perfect.

And at the time of such research, you can easily discover the fact that the mechanical power (volume) buttons are not installed tightly and shake a little. On the one hand, this is frustrating. On the other hand, maybe it’s like this for everyone? Let's figure out whether the play of the Power and volume up (decrease) buttons is a defect or is this a common design feature of the iPhone?

One two Three. Let's go! :)

Personal experience or are the buttons on the author’s iPhone wobbly?

They wobble, but not much. Moreover, I noticed this right from the moment I purchased my first iPhone 5S. I was very worried about this and even wanted to. But all this desire lasted only the first few weeks. Then, as they say, “scored” and now this device It has served me for the 4th year in a row.

The most interesting thing is that after all this time, the Power button shakes almost the same as it did from the very beginning of use. Although, there are still small improvements - at the end of the article there are observations about what this may be connected with.

In general, if you think logically, then there will always be a small gap in the buttons - after all, they must be pressed, and therefore there will be a small gap.

Before writing this article, I went around to friends, acquaintances, and relatives and “felt” their iPhone for wobbly volume and power buttons. To be honest, I haven’t seen anyone with the most ideal fit - there is a slight move in 100% of cases. Although, on a couple of iPhone SEs the play was quite strong (in my opinion), but the owners simply do not pay attention to it and use the phone for their own pleasure.

On which models is the defect most common?

Judging by the reviews on the Internet, in most cases users are unhappy with the iPhone 5S and SE.

What is logical:

• These are some of the most popular and widespread iPhones on the market. The more devices there are, the more likely it is that someone will be upset.
• The body of the devices is absolutely the same. Apple, having released the iPhone SE, did not change anything in the design, which means the problem with loose buttons smoothly transferred to the new model.

And although you can also hear complaints from owners of iPhone 6 and 7 about loose power and volume keys, there are still much fewer of them.

Wobbly buttons on iPhone - defective or not?

Let's move on to the most interesting part - is such a defect a defect? What will be the result of contacting service center– will they repair (exchange) or say that “this is the norm”?

In fact, it is impossible to answer this question unambiguously. Each person has his own idea of ​​quality - what for some seems like a normal move and “fit” of the buttons, in the eyes of another it will be a terrible backlash.

Moreover, this applies to both the user and the service center employee. There are no clear criteria like “the power key should have a gap of 1 mm and move to the sides by 0.5 mm” in any instructions.

Besides, this disadvantage may manifest itself in different ways:

1. There is some play, but it doesn't affect anything.
2. Loose buttons get in the way normal functioning devices - for example, their rattling can be heard when recording a video, or they are pressed “somehow wrong” and jam, or there is some other good reason to recognize this defect as a defect.

Accordingly, in the first case, the service center will call this a “technical play”, a normal situation, design features - and, in general, it will be right. But in the second, you can already focus on the fact that rattling prevents you from using the device normally, which means it’s a defect and.

How to fix button play yourself?

On some forums it is advised to disassemble the device and place something under the Power button - they say, after this the key will become like a glove and will stop dangling. In my opinion, this is a rather dubious event because:

• Assembly and disassembly must be done very carefully, and the warranty will be lost (if there is one).
• Stuffing any foreign objects inside the iPhone (even if this action has a good purpose) is also undesirable.

There is much more simple ways eliminate play:

1. Use a thick (for example, silicone) case.
2. Wait until dust accumulates in the button hole (during normal and everyday use).

I agree – there aren’t very many options. And the second point generally seems ridiculous. But!

Some users actually note the fact that after some time the Power backlash decreases and attribute this phenomenon precisely to the hole being clogged with fine dust. I don’t know how true these messages are, but I definitely wouldn’t intentionally contaminate my iPhone :)

P.S. If the buttons on your iPhone are wobbly, be sure to tell your story in the comments! Does this bother you and will you contact (or have already contacted) the service center?