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4-inch iPhone released in March 2016 with similar hardware specifications to the 6S. Available in Silver, Space Grey, Gold, or Rose Gold with 16/32/64/128 GB storage options. Model: A1662 and A1723

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Home button - Clean or Replace?

I have a good-condition SE that still looks and works great. I’ve opened it to repair a few times in the past but at some point recently the home button stopped working consistently- Touch ID is fine and it clicks, but i have to press it just right for it to register. I eventually upgraded my phone but now I’m missing the SE.

I bought a new HB but am wondering if it’s worth just cleaning the inside first, and if so what’s the best way.

For some additional context, I popped the display open and shot some air inside and it improved for a little while, but eventually went back to normal.

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I think the actuator for the home button has worn out, you may need to find someone experienced with repairing the home buttons to fix that.

Otherwise you could replace the home button but you’ll end up losing the touch id / finger print unlock option.

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I’d try cleaning it out carefully, try not to damage the flex cable etc. If that doesn’t work see if you can go to a microsolderer or something along those lines to see if they can fix it, I’d personally rather pay or spend time trying to fix it rather than replace it and loose Touch ID. :)

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