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solarcat · 8th Sep 2011, 02:33 PM

I've had my iPod for a few years now, but I've never thought to clean it. Specifically, the part where you plug it into the computer and the hole for the headphones. I'm noticing some dirt and dust in there, and want to clean it, but I'm not sure what to use. Any tips?

flymetothemoon · 8th Sep 2011, 02:50 PM

You can buy compressed air cans to use on electronics. Maybe try that? You just shoot the air into the small holes and it will push the dust and dirt out.

**Lexington** · 8th Sep 2011, 04:11 PM

I'd also suggest compressed air. That's pretty much the sort of thing it's for.

Lex

Aya McCabre · 8th Sep 2011, 04:14 PM

There's also some goo type thing designed for that. I'm not sure what it's called but it's pretty common in electronics shops here. It's like yellow putty that you push into the hole and it lifts the dirt out.

solarcat · 9th Sep 2011, 04:34 PM

I'd considered using a bottle-brush, but was afraid it might be a little abrasive.

I'll probably go with compressed air, thanks.

8th Sep 2011, 02:33 PM	#1
solarcat ducks all up! All up, I say! Regular Member Gender: Girlish? Orientation: Licks boys Out Status: Anyone that asks Location: CA Age: 23 Posts: 1,719 Join Date: Jun 2011	iPod cleaning I've had my iPod for a few years now, but I've never thought to clean it. Specifically, the part where you plug it into the computer and the hole for the headphones. I'm noticing some dirt and dust in there, and want to clean it, but I'm not sure what to use. Any tips?

8th Sep 2011, 02:50 PM	#2
flymetothemoon EC Addict Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: It's not about gender, I just like people... Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Albany, NY Age: 25 Posts: 467 Join Date: Nov 2009	Re: iPod cleaning You can buy compressed air cans to use on electronics. Maybe try that? You just shoot the air into the small holes and it will push the dust and dirt out. __________________ Somehow I can't believe that there are any heights that can't be scaled by a man who knows the secrets of making dreams come true...curiosity, confidence, courage, and constancy. ~ Walt Disney

8th Sep 2011, 04:11 PM	#3
Lexington The gay gargoyle EC Advisor Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Colorado Age: 42 Posts: 12,372 Join Date: Dec 2007	Re: iPod cleaning I'd also suggest compressed air. That's pretty much the sort of thing it's for. Lex

8th Sep 2011, 04:14 PM	#4
Aya McCabre Beware of the Metaphor Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Lesbian Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Dunedin, New Zealand Age: 21 Posts: 613 Join Date: Feb 2011	Re: iPod cleaning There's also some goo type thing designed for that. I'm not sure what it's called but it's pretty common in electronics shops here. It's like yellow putty that you push into the hole and it lifts the dirt out. __________________ Time is on my side she said. He may be on your side I said, but it makes no difference in the end, He's coming after you my friend........

9th Sep 2011, 04:34 PM	#5
solarcat ducks all up! All up, I say! Regular Member Gender: Girlish? Orientation: Licks boys Out Status: Anyone that asks Location: CA Age: 23 Posts: 1,719 Join Date: Jun 2011	Re: iPod cleaning I'd considered using a bottle-brush, but was afraid it might be a little abrasive. I'll probably go with compressed air, thanks.

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