Apple has launched a replacement program for defective iPhone 5 sleep / wake buttons

Apple has launched a new program to help owners of iPhone 5 affected by a defect likely to make their sleep button / inefficient sleep or do not respond. The problem affects what Apple calls "a small percentage"5 s iPhone made from March 2013, said Apple, and you can learn if yours is eligible and apply to the replacement equipment by entering the serial number of your iPhone on's support site created by Apple specifically for this program.

Apple asked users to check their device on the site if their sleep button / sleep has completely stopped working, or works inconsistently. If you are eligible, you will then be able to get your unit repaired or in person at an Apple Store or service provider authorized, or by sending your iPhone for a treatment by mail. If you opt for the report, you can also get a loan iPhone model 5, which Apple will provide 16 GB variants for use during your own device is to have the sleep button / replaced sleep.

The show is live from today to the United States and the Canada, and will be extended to other countries from May 2 If your phone does not display the problem now, do not worry on this subject for the time being. ; The offer to Apple to replace broken buttons standby / sleep extends to two years beyond the date of the first purchase of the unit, if theoretically, you have yet another year for the issue of manifest for repair free of charge.