IPhone 3GS volume button stuck

We have a 16 month old 8gb iPhone 3Gs and the rocker volume switch is behaving as though you have your finger firmly on 'down'
The screen is displaying the ringer icon pretty much permanently. With a lot of fiddling and patience you can eventually get it to stop but it is extremely annoying.
We have updated the software and done resets but it constantly lowers the volume.
Any advice please?

Replacement part is Headphone Jack Flex Cable #5, a $5-$10 part. One of most difficult iPhone repairs there is. Before opening and during any repair of iPhone 3GS make sure iPhone is OFF.

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