Unexpected Lock Button Fault on Nothing 3A Pro

mihad0x1

I have been using my Nothing 3A Pro for the past seven months since purchasing it from Sharaf DG in Dubai. Since yesterday, the lock button has become unusually stiff and no longer has its normal clicky feel. I’m currently in Bangladesh, and I honestly didn’t expect to face a physical hardware issue with the phone this early. I would appreciate guidance or support regarding this problem.

FabioR 🇩🇪

Since you are currently in Dubai, I could well imagine that a grain of sand got under the power button.

The best way to remove the grain of sand is to use compressed air (from a short distance and not too strong) or a soft brush (like a fine artist’s brush) to gently remove it from the gap around the button.

Leoth

FabioR 🇩🇪 I support this @mihad0x1, and if those two options don’t work I could also suggest using Isopropyl Alcohol (99% alcohol, safe for electronics). Turn off the phone, put a drop of IPA on a cotton swab and rub the edges of the lock button. Then click it a few times to let the alcohol spread inside, and let it dry for like 15 minutes. This could work if some moisture got trapped inside.

If nothing works, I suggest you contacting the Nothing Support, since I believe you’re still in the warranty time. Keep us updated

themountofmint

FabioR 🇩🇪 but the author just bought it in Dubai, he’s currently in Bangladesh… I guess that’s not the same…

FabioR 🇩🇪

themountofmint

Oh, that’s right, I must have overlooked that while reading; nevertheless, it’s still possible that a grain of sand got under the power button.

mihad0x1

Problem Solved ☺️

Leoth

mihad0x1 Amazing, how did you solve it?