My iPhone 5 lock button doesn't work half the time. What can I do about this?

For the past month or so my lock button hasn't been working. It takes three or more tries to get it to work and sometimes I just can't even use it. Pressing harder doesn't work. Is there anything anyone can help me out on with this? It's getting annoying and I want to know if there's a way to fix it.

Eauddixon wrote:
For the past month or so my lock button hasn't been working. It takes three or more tries to get it to work and sometimes I just can't even use it.
Looks like a Visit to an Apple Store or AASP (Authorized Apple Service Provider) is required...
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