Can I fix a "dead spot" on my phone?

Post date: 2021-12-07 08:38:54
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I have an old cell phone. The (replacement) glass is in one piece with no cracks or visible damage, but it is non-reactive in a few spots, which wouldn't be problem, except that one of those spots is directly over "call answer" button. Oh, and I mainly use my phone as a phone.

It's an iPhone 5c. I can and will replace the screen if necessary, but if there is something I can to do treat it or fix it, I'll try that first. It tends to work a teeny tiny bit better when I've just wiped it down with screen cleaner.

I really don't want to dump a pile of money into the phone. I'd replace it if there were decent replacement options out there, so if somebody wants to recommend a mid-priced (in Canadian dollars) phone with a headphone jack (absolute requirement), go ahead. Good call and voice quality are my top priorities, although a decent camera would be a nice bonus.

Oh and when I say "non-reactive" I mean no matter how I touch it it swipe at it, I can't get the phone to connect the call when it rings. '

(And yes, I know the OS is outdated, but I don't use any apps. As mentioned above, I use the phone mainly as a phone, and as an e-reader, with some light Googling, so I'm not too worried about security.)
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