Loose Home Button (iPhone 5)

I bought a brand new iphone 5 in October from verizon. Anyways, what I've started to notice is that the home button tends to be "somewhat" loose. I can move it side to side or up a down. It doesn't make any noise when moved. The button works fine and it's not like it's falling off. Its very on and off. I just get nervous now thinking there is something wrong or it's defective. But I've heard others have noticed this as well with the 4s/iPads too. Does anyone think I should really worry about this or is it considered "normal?" Does anyone else have this "wiggle" issue? I have been using it for a few months now, so maybe it's just from normal wear and tear from the home button itself. The applecare tech said it was normal so i just wanted other opinions. Hopefully I'm not the only one. Thank you for any helpful answers.

Well, he opened it and tightened it up. It is more resistant when I press it, but it still wiggles like it is too small for the cut out and it will weaken. I will just deal with it for now but hopefully it won't become a problem in the future.

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