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doggie WA 15849 Posts	Posted 01/12/2011, 1:10 pm Eg iPhone, where you put the cable in the bottom. I think I spilled some V energy drink on the rechager plug and sometimes I get funny messages come up for attachments that only come up when you plug things in like iTrip ect when Im not using an accessory. Im not sure what to use with out killing my phone?
CMC Vatican City 3566 Posts	Posted 01/12/2011, 1:15 pm Mine does the same, have tried quite a few things. Now I just click the go away button.
GPA WA 1734 Posts	Posted 01/12/2011, 1:21 pm There are areosol products for this purpose... check the Dick Smith catologue on-line... Altronics on Roe St would also be worth a phone call.
wespyyl WA 117 Posts	Posted 01/12/2011, 1:23 pm pure alcohol should do the job. Just make sure it's got no water in it. Alternatively de-ionised water shouldn't have any salts in it and is non conductive. But it only needs a tiny amount to make it conduct.
crustysailor VIC 238 Posts	Posted 01/12/2011, 1:26 pm isopropyl alchol. jaycar or Dick smiths. orange juice is optional.
doggie WA 15849 Posts	Posted 01/12/2011, 1:29 pm GPA said... There are areosol products for this purpose... check the Dick Smith catologue on-line... Altronics on Roe St would also be worth a phone call. Mite swing past Altronics on the way home, its not doing it all the time and like CMC said tap the button and it goes away but Im wondering if Im forcing crap up the bum of phone if I dont clean it
cantswm4sht VIC 411 Posts	Posted 01/12/2011, 1:29 pm this is a cbc, not cfc, should do the job, But i recon after a shot of v your phone should be unkillable available at jaycar doggie said... Eg iPhone, where you put the cable in the bottom. I think I spilled some V energy drink on the rechager plug and sometimes I get funny messages come up for attachments that only come up when you plug things in like iTrip ect when Im not using an accessory. Im not sure what to use with out killing my phone?
doggie WA 15849 Posts	Posted 01/12/2011, 1:34 pm cantswm4sht said... this is a cbc, not cfc, should do the job, But i recon after a shot of v your phone should be unkillable doggie said... Eg iPhone, where you put the cable in the bottom. I think I spilled some V energy drink on the rechager plug and sometimes I get funny messages come up for attachments that only come up when you plug things in like iTrip ect when Im not using an accessory. Im not sure what to use with out killing my phone? Well the battery lasts longer now
nightmonkey WA 146 Posts	Posted 01/12/2011, 1:54 pm Theres a place over east online (sorry cant remember their name), but a mate has used them twice once to fix a cracked screen & the other time for the connection port replacement. Sent it & was back in only a few days, cheap too. If i find the site i'll post it.
doggie WA 15849 Posts	Posted 01/12/2011, 2:09 pm nightmonkey said... Theres a place over east online (sorry cant remember their name), but a mate has used them twice once to fix a cracked screen & the other time for the connection port replacement. Sent it & was back in only a few days, cheap too. If i find the site i'll post it. Cheers mate, its not terminal yet but ya never know with this stuff
nebbian WA 5566 Posts Forums AdminI help to keep these forums a friendly & welcome place to visit! Click this link if you have any questions or concerns about forum posts or members.	Posted 01/12/2011, 2:18 pm cantswm4sht said... this is a cbc, not cfc, should do the job, But i recon after a shot of v your phone should be unkillable available at jaycar +1, I use this stuff and it works well. I'd spray it on a cotton bud and swab the affected area a couple of times.
doggie WA 15849 Posts	Posted 01/12/2011, 2:21 pm nebbian said... cantswm4sht said... this is a cbc, not cfc, should do the job, But i recon after a shot of v your phone should be unkillable available at jaycar +1, I use this stuff and it works well. I'd spray it on a cotton bud and swab the affected area a couple of times. Good idea Nebs I will give it a shot
Paul Kelf WA 560 Posts	Posted 01/12/2011, 2:41 pm nebbian said... cantswm4sht said... this is a cbc, not cfc, should do the job, But i recon after a shot of v your phone should be unkillable available at jaycar +1, I use this stuff and it works well. I'd spray it on a cotton bud and swab the affected area a couple of times. Won't it sting
doggie WA 15849 Posts	Posted 01/12/2011, 4:31 pm Paul Kelf said... nebbian said... cantswm4sht said... this is a cbc, not cfc, should do the job, But i recon after a shot of v your phone should be unkillable available at jaycar +1, I use this stuff and it works well. I'd spray it on a cotton bud and swab the affected area a couple of times. Won't it sting Oh yea, ouch
elmo WA 6725 Posts	Posted 02/12/2011, 6:35 am doggie said... Paul Kelf said... nebbian said... cantswm4sht said... this is a cbc, not cfc, should do the job, But i recon after a shot of v your phone should be unkillable available at jaycar +1, I use this stuff and it works well. I'd spray it on a cotton bud and swab the affected area a couple of times. Won't it sting Oh yea, ouch Only if you get it in your eye
Simondo VIC 5949 Posts	Posted 02/12/2011, 10:27 am They don't make electronics like they used to.... this is just about 30 years old. I bet your iPhone won't work in 30 years! http://www.youtube.com/user/Simondo13?feature=mhee#p/a/u/0/T7X7V8070Jg

doggie WA 15849 Posts	Posted 02/12/2011, 10:30 am Simondo said... They don't make electronics like they used to.... this is just about 30 years old. I bet your iPhone won't work in 30 years! http://www.youtube.com/user/Simondo13?feature=mhee#p/a/u/0/T7X7V8070Jg If it was stored for the last 25 years it would
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