Squeaky D-Pad

I'm almost in love with my 3DS, but while playing Street Fighter I can't get pass the loud sounds coming from my d-pad. At best it's distracting, and I think there are even times where the movement is off. Surely I'm not the only one with this problem.

Mine is a little squeaky as well.

No squeaks from mine :)(Aqua Blue)

My D-pad is a little squeaky too. Kind of annoying indeed. (Aqua Blue)

maybe some elbow grease would fix the problem, I dont have mine yet, so I dont know about mine.