Hardware Squeaky D-Pad anyone?

[Wiiownzzz]

I just got my FLAME RED ULTIMATE 3DS like 2 days ago ..I didn't use the D-Pad for the first couple of days because I was hooked on Ocarina of Time. After blowing my eyeballs off I downloaded Legend of Zelda: Links Awakening (I obviously have an affinity for Zelda), quickly after playing I realized a pretty annoying squeak when I press down or down-left. I didn't want it to bother me because I was in love with the system but now I'm kinda concerned.

Is this normal? What can I put on it to make it stop? I was thinking baby powder or some grease..but I'd rather not. I want to hear what you guys have to say first.

 

[Janthran]

Put it in a bucket of milk.
EDIT: Okay, don't do that. I had the same problem, but I had to buy a new one.
I think you should just ignore it.

 

[Weaselpipe]

Mine does it, had my 3DS since just after launch. It slowly gets better, though playing while my wife is asleep can be quite irritating. My DSPhat squeaked for a week or so, but not using the 3DS one constantly makes it seem worse

 

[Eerpow]

I had the same problem with my 3DS but it's actually VERY easy to fix, just put on some lube/oil in there, not much half a drop or so will do the trick and use a small thin object to apply it. I used a toothpick, crazy I know.
So, this is what I did it hasn't bothered me since and I bought mine a couple of weeks after launch.

And just so you know, the squeakiness will eventually go away without lubricating it, but it will take some time breaking it in.

 

[Janthran]

I thought that milk thing seemed plausible. The guy who told me about it seemed so helpful.

 

[Deleted User]

It's annoying as heck and Nintendo's repair centres suck.
Mine squeaks.

 

[xxNathanxx]

Down and down-left squeak like crazy. I've stopped using the Dpad and only use the Circle Pad, it feels much nicer.