Power button without the "click"

Help Fairphone 5
1

Hi all
After a day on the sandy beach, the power button no longer responds with the normal ‘click’. I think some dirt has got in. How can I clean or replace the button? It doesn’t seem like I can get to it. Is the whole frame not available as a spare part?
Thank you for your help.
Thomas

2

As far as I know the power button is part of the core unit.
I would like to suggest to dismantle the phone, see for instructions dismantle Fairphone 5.
Perhaps you can find some dirt.

3

Hi Lidvien
Thank you so much. I will see if i can find any dirt.
Thomas

4

You could also clean the connectors? For cleaning use isopropyl alcohol or ketonatus alcohol (at least 90% or even a higher percentage).

5

I have a similar issue. I tried cleaning out the area with isopropyl alcohol, but no luck. I suspect a mechanical failure.

I’m surprised there isn’t a solution to this common problem. Would much rather buy a new frame than have to send it back.