Disabling the external ring/silent switch on a 3G

Is there any way to disable the exernal Ring/Silent switch so it cannot go into the Silent mode using that switch.?
When I slide the phone out of its case, my thumb catches the edge of the Ring/Silent switch and moves it to the Silent position without realizing it. Now after the phone is reinserted in the case, I dont hear an incoming call because its vibrating instead. Vibrating in the case while hanging on my belt doesn't get my attention at all and I miss the call.

Your only solution is to get another case that doesn't make you grab the phone at the switch. (Be sure it's specifically designed for the 3G phone so that it doesn't block the proximity sensors.)

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Shouldn't the ring/silent switch silence all sounds at a system level, including those made by third-party apps? That's how my Treo worked, and it worked well.
(I'm aware that clock alarms still ring, regardless of the setting, as pointed out in the user manual: that's a nice feature in case someone forgets and leaves the switch set to "silent.")
But for example, I was in a long meeting the other day, and the topic veered to something in which I wasn't involved. I whipped out my new iPhone, set to silent, and decided to give Scrabble a whirl. You can guess what happened: its lame startup sounds made every head turn. I gave a sheepish look.
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When switched the button doesn't change any setting.
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hi there,
hope your problem is sorted but if not you could try the following tip i posted to a similar question:
for anyone who's iphone buttons (hardware) are not working, there is something you could try w/out taking your phone apart.
go to settings --> general--> accessibility-->turn on assistive touch
this results in a small on screen touch activated version of your home button popping up on your screen - press it to see options such as : home. if you press it then select device, you will see further options such as mute. hope this helps.. would love to know how you go...
good luck!

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