My iPhone 4s lock button won't work. Can I fix this or no?
I have to press really hard for it to work
My sister had this exact same problem. They wouldn't fix it because she was out of warranty, but if you are in warranty, they will probably replace it.
If you are out of warranty, it can be fixed, but may be unnecessarily expensive because Apple might consider it to be physical damage. You should make an appointment at the Apple store and see if they can do a quick fix on the spot.
In the mean time, you can put a lock button on your screen that you can use to turn the phone off. To access it, go to: Settings>General>Accessibility>Turn on assistive touch.
If you want to fix it yourself, here is a good video tutorial on how to do it,
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