I've had my new iPod touch 4 for a few weeks now and I am already starting to notice dirt and dust build up on the inside of the port where you plug the USB cable into. What is the proper way to clean these connections without damaging the iPod?
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iPod touch Cleaning your iPod
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what conditions are u using it in that it's dirty ALREADY?? I've had ipods (11 of them) over the last 6+ years and have NEVER had any appreciable dirt build-up in the port. Perhaps you are just a bit OCD? or are you using it in adverse conditions??
I won't rule out the OCD part. My iPod lives in a belkin grip vue case and I even have a screen protector on the chrome to keep it from getting scratched or dirty. The iPod never leaves my pocket so some of the dust is probably lint. I also run 2 miles a day but I'm not sure that affects it at all. Also I live in the CA central valley, a huge dust bowl, everything here is dusty.
I've seen pens at radioshack that have cleaning solution in them that are specifically made for cleaning electrical contacts. I would make sure the iPod is turned off before using it so long as it works and doesn't hurt the pod. I will def try canned air as well. Any other suggestions?
ah, I've driven through the Central valley many times, so I know what you mean about the dust. and of course, keeping it in a pocket leads to lots of link accumulation. My touch is either in a leather folio, or a silicone case, and it seldom goes in a pocket, so that probably accounts for our different experiences with how clean our devices stay.
I'd try vacuuming out the port, rather than blowing into it, btw.
I don't think picking out with toothpicks is a good idea... it can cause holes between the screen and bezel and cause a big light leak.
To clen the I pad :-
1.Select a suitable cleaning cloth.
2.Set the iPod down onto a suitable cleaning spot.
3.Prepare the iPod for cleaning.
4.Dampen the cloth
5.Use the damp cloth to wipe over the iPod
6.Wipe the back of the iPod.
7.Dry the iPod
8.Keep the iPod clean by inserting it into an iPod case for storage and travel use, where relevant.
1.Select a suitable cleaning cloth.
2.Set the iPod down onto a suitable cleaning spot.
3.Prepare the iPod for cleaning.
4.Dampen the cloth
5.Use the damp cloth to wipe over the iPod
6.Wipe the back of the iPod.
7.Dry the iPod
8.Keep the iPod clean by inserting it into an iPod case for storage and travel use, where relevant.
