Home Button will not depress.

Hey all,
So I dropped my iPhone 4S the other day and the screen cracked which ***** but the worst part is that now the home button will not depress. I can push really hard and that will make it activate but there is no "clicking" sensation when pressing. It is really frustrating to have to push down really hard everytime I want to go back to the home screen. I am hoping there is a way I can fix it without having to open up the phone before i go and get it replaced.
Thank you.

The only advice is to go to an Apple Store and see if they can help.

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