My home button doesn't work at times

Sometimes my home button on my 4s doesn't work which is strange because I just bought it not even a week ago. I think this is a defect will Apple change it for me

Hi Aleforiero,
Thanks for visiting Apple Support Communities.
Use these steps to determine if your iPhone hardware is working properly:
The Home button isn't working
Put the iPhone to sleep.
Wait a couple of seconds.
Press the Home button.
iPhone should wake up.
If iPhone does not wake up, then iPhone should be serviced.
You can find this information and a link to contact Apple Support in case your phone requires service in this article:
iPhone: Hardware troubleshooting
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2802
Cheers,
Jeremy

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