Blackberry Curve 8520 Won't Lock! Help!

I recently purchased a new Blackberry Curve 8520, and it was working great, until a couple of days ago, when it starting not working.
Whenever I'd press the a* button to lock it like you're supposed to, it wouldn't lock.
I tried shutting it off and then turning it back on again, but it still won't lock.
It's really annoying, because I can't put it in my pocket without pocket-dialing someone from my contacts.
Any ideas on how to get it to lock again?
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dwapurity wrote:
Hello! I've tried your suggestion and my 'a'/'lock button' is still not working! Any more suggestion?
Hi
Whats the version of the operating system please. Go to Options > About and it looks like OS 5.0.0.681 (which happens to be mine).
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