Sleep/wake button problem

Hi al
I got an iphone5 as a gift from my brother from canada. Now its sleep/wake button is not working..i am in India..what should i do now..its 6 months older hanset..is its waaranty valid here in India

WIth buttons like these - they have very little play - sometimes you have to make sure it's pushing completely.
I found mine work better since putting an iSkin on them.
The buttons have silicone over them and push easier.
You could try a reset to see if that helps.
Hold the Sleep+Home buttons until the Touch reboots to the Apple logo.
Ignore the prompt to shut down.
Scott

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