I was doing some stuff around the house and grabbed some super glue to fix one of my son's toys and stuck it in the same pocket I had my phone in, and I am sure you know what happened next, the glue leaked in my pocket. Luckily the phone didn't stick to the pocket and still works fine but now I have residue from the glue on my phone, does anyone know of a way to get super glue off with out damaging the phone? Thanks in advance
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Make sure its off. Carefully dip a cloth in vegetable oil and rub the glue off. Good luck
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area51avenger said:
Make sure its off. Carefully dip a cloth in vegetable oil and rub the glue off. Good luck
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Wtf? Veggie oil? I doubt that will work, try finger nail polish remover, works great for removing resign from my bong. :beer:
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rpomponio said:
Wtf? Veggie oil? I doubt that will work, try finger nail polish remover, works great for removing resign from my bong. :beer:
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The nail polish could eat through the body of the phone... that's the only issue
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superchilpil said:
The nail polish could eat through the body of the phone... that's the only issue
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It doesn't eat threw a finger nail, it was designed to melt finger nail glue, aka super glue. Being a mechanic, I have never Seen finger nail polish remover melt plastic, not the plain old formula.. it's what I would do. Actually, now that I think of it, I use fiber nail polish remover, to get the grease off of my phone, I have the white one and being a mechanic, it gets greasy in about the first 10 mins of my work day
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rpomponio said:
It doesn't eat threw a finger nail, it was designed to melt finger nail glue, aka super glue. Being a mechanic, I have never Seen finger nail polish remover melt plastic, not the plain old formula.. it's what I would do. Actually, now that I think of it, I use fiber nail polish remover, to get the grease off of my phone, I have the white one and being a mechanic, it gets greasy in about the first 10 mins of my work day
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I guess it depends how the plastic was made, certain plastics do deteriorate when you use nail polish on them. Done it before
I usually use armor all personally to get the gunk off my phone.
But if it works it works!
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Do not use nailpolish remover. Its active ingredient is acetone, at verying strengths. It will eat through the case of your phone, maybe not completely, but it will ruin the finish most likely.
Idk, try it and see? If you have a white phone that might be different plastic from the grey one.
If you have the box it came in it should say something about how to get it off incase you glue your fingers together.
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ECEXCURSION said:
Do not use nailpolish remover. Its active ingredient is acetone, at verying strengths. It will eat through the case of your phone, maybe not completely, but it will ruin the finish most likely.
Idk, try it and see? If you have a white phone that might be different plastic from the grey one.
If you have the box it came in it should say something about how to get it off incase you glue your fingers together.
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Notice I said regular, not extra strength, etc.
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I tried the vegetable oil (well actually canola oil) and it did seem to break down the glue a little. I thought about finger nail polish but didn't want to risk it. I also used my new knife which is very sharp to scrape some of it off. Between those two things and zagg wipes it got most of it off. I am sure over time the rest will wear off. Thanks guys
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Notice I said regular, not extra strength, etc.
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Regular is still watered down acetone... It will have the same effect if you hold it there long. The nailpolish remover won't melt through fingernail because your nails are not made out of plastic, not because it's diluted.
If I told you 90% rubbing alcohol melts plastic (usually doesn't), would you try 70%?
Idk, maybe you would. I wouldn't.
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Regular is still watered down acetone.
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They do make non-acetone nail polish remover, which usually contains ethyl acetate. But it also doesn't break down super glue very well. At least not for the amount of time I applied it to super glue.
Acetone won't eat the plastic if just exposed for a short time, but might etch or haze the surface, ruining the appearance.
I see.. guess I've never bought non-acetone nailpolish before.
I once tried to remove a painted logo from my monitor when I was younger using nailpolish remover and it started eating through the plastic after a short while. That's why I was cautioning against it.
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I see.. guess I've never bought non-acetone nailpolish before.
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It just happened to be what my wife had around when I made a super glue mess. And like I said, it didn't really help!
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I once tried to remove a painted logo from my monitor when I was younger using nailpolish remover and it started eating through the plastic after a short while. That's why I was cautioning against it.
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Probably depends on the type of plastic. Some chemicals will start to etch or melt some types of plastic almost instantly, but no other types of plastics. Nail polish remover comes in plastic bottles, after all!
Of course if you don't know what the result will be, its best to assume the worst.
Hehe, guess that's true, it does come in a plastic bottle. It would be an interesting experiment for someone who has their hox disasembled to see if nailpolish remover eats the inside of their shell.
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Hehe, guess that's true, it does come in a plastic bottle. It would be an interesting experiment for someone who has their hox disasembled to see if nailpolish remover eats the inside of their shell.
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Lmao, now do you believe me.. :banghead::banghead::banghead::banghead::banghead::banghead:
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Lmao, now do you believe me.. :banghead::banghead::banghead::banghead::banghead::banghead:
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To clairify, no, I still don't. As red said there are different kinds of plastic. The kind I tried actually was eaten by nailpolish remover. The nailpolish remover that does not contain acetone didn't work for red at all.
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To clairify, no, I still don't. As red said there are different kinds of plastic. The kind I tried actually was eaten by nailpolish remover. The nailpolish remover that does not contain acetone didn't work for red at all.
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I would be more worried aabout the super glue melting tthe plastic more then I will the standard finger nail polish remover. Have you ever tried to glue certain kinds of plastic together with super glue? It melts some plastics. Anyways do whatever floats you're boat. Like I said it didn't melt my phone so yea... Lol have a nice day folks!
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FYI - Acetone will dissolve some plastics like polystyrene, polycarbonate, polypropylene. The bottle it comes in is HDPE. AFAIK the body of the One X is polycarbonate.
Guys, try Bio Oil. It doesn't break down the glue like acetone, but it seems to soften it and lift it so you can use friction (fingertip) to remove it. Common sense tips - a tiny drop goes a long way and start closer to the centre of the screen if you can.
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Does anyone have an solution to cover/protect the camera lens on the phone?
Not so much from scratches, but mostly lint/dust.
I seem to have this problem with most phones (not just the Optiums V), and it seems to be a function of manufacturers recessing the lens to protect it from scratches, or surrounding it with a bezel.
Crap just accumulates against the edges, and I find I have to clean it out every so often or the picture quality suffers.
Wrap your shirt around your pinky and shove it in there man. Lol
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yeah,but it will not scratch as long as you put it in pouch.
aamir515 said:
Wrap your shirt around your pinky and shove it in there man. Lol
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This is what i do. Its never failed me
aamir515 said:
Wrap your shirt around your pinky and shove it in there man. Lol
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Lol yep, the simple solution! If I ever remember, I like to put some alcohol or some sort of cleaning fluid and wipe around with a cotton swab.
I just cleaned mine the other day with a damp q-tip. Then used the dry side to wipe off the little bit of water left on the cover.
I am going to do this about once a week or so just to keep crap outta there!
ok guys, this is the cleaning thread for the P500 - i'm right?
so, here is my question: how do you clean the particles between the lcd board and the glass over it? is there a way to do that or must we life with that?
the dust underneath? would love an answer to this
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aamir515 said:
Wrap your shirt around your pinky and shove it in there man. Lol
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Ha simply the easiest and quickest solution. Been doing this for ages man.
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ok guys, this is the cleaning thread for the P500 - i'm right?
so, here is my question: how do you clean the particles between the lcd board and the glass over it? is there a way to do that or must we life with that?
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My p500 suffers from this, the only solution is to take it apart from what i've gathered, which will void your warranty. :/
sent my phone in with the dust problem, rooted and running cm7 and they repaced the lcd, changed the plastic screen front for gorrilla glass free of charge. tested resestance withe a swiss cooking knife.
Gorilla glass on P500 ?
I want it!
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sent my phone in with the dust problem, rooted and running cm7 and they repaced the lcd, changed the plastic screen front for gorrilla glass free of charge. tested resestance withe a swiss cooking knife.
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Yes for free and rooted?? Wow
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Yes for free and rooted?? Wow
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Well bricked actually.. So they probably just hooked it up to the kdz. The problem with it though is when the phone heats up the moisture on the screen heats up and dries and scrolling is unbearable.
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Well bricked actually.. So they probably just hooked it up to the kdz. The problem with it though is when the phone heats up the moisture on the screen heats up and dries and scrolling is unbearable.
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This is on the old screen too...
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Anybody know what type of touch-up paint to use for the metal housing on the Thunderbolt?
Unfortunately its not metal, its plastic, and it breaks very easy..... Not much help on the post sorry... I just needed to vent... 2 day old Tbolt fell from lap to floor and broke the corner... If it had been metal it would have just brushed it off like it was nothing. poopoohead plastic...
Yeah I can second that its not metal. I have paint chipping at the top corner and above the kickstand. I would strip the whole thing if I could....
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Bummer. Could still try some touch-up paint though. I am kind of anal retentive about my phones.
Prob the best match you'll find is a car touch up pen from autozone etc....
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never mind
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Yeah I can second that its not metal. I have paint chipping at the top corner and above the kickstand. I would strip the whole thing if I could....
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Yeah, some if the finish is also chipping off of my kickstand. It's pretty annoying, but considering that I pocket carry it with no case I can't really complain
Anything you put on will come off anyways, I say leave it go, gives the phone character
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I was wondering, whats the best method to clean the dirt/dust that get stuck just on the edge of the screen !?
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Use scotch tape and just dab into the areas with dust (don't try to sweep it with the tape, you'll just leave glue on it.).
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Use scotch tape and just dab into the areas with dust (don't try to sweep it with the tape, you'll just leave glue on it.).
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Excellent solution. Also, if you have one of those pressurized air cans, for cleaning keyboards, that helps.
Go to a local computer store and buy this green gooey stuff called "cyber clean". It removes dust from hard to reach places. It's works pretty good on my one x.
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I tape up the openings and rinse it under luke-warm water.
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I tape up the openings and rinse it under luke-warm water.
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You are too brave.
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vitaminxero said:
You are too brave.
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I agree f that man that's some balls though
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I tape up the openings and rinse it under luke-warm water.
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I'll give you a thanks every time you do this
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I did it with my iPhone as well.
Compressed air is the best for cleaning electronics unless you've really gunked it up. Don't go poking anything in there unless you really have to.
If air doesn't work, there are specialized cleaning solutions that will work; make sure you get something that is designed for electronic use and follow the directions.
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I agree f that man that's some balls though
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THIS guy has balls. Try and watch this entire video without your hands/palms sweating..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgO4Gd4RhvM&list=FLsdyyuI6dMFspKbK1DT5sow&index=22&feature=plpp_video
I usually use a very slim piece of paper to get the particles out.. if I have my compressed air, that works super well also.
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THIS guy has balls. Try and watch this entire video without your hands/palms sweating..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgO4Gd4RhvM&list=FLsdyyuI6dMFspKbK1DT5sow&index=22&feature=plpp_video
I usually use a very slim piece of paper to get the particles out.. if I have my compressed air, that works super well also.
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That was insane!!
I think you linked us to your favorites though.
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THIS guy has balls. Try and watch this entire video without your hands/palms sweating..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgO4Gd4RhvM&list=FLsdyyuI6dMFspKbK1DT5sow&index=22&feature=plpp_video
I usually use a very slim piece of paper to get the particles out.. if I have my compressed air, that works super well also.
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Holy ****! I'm kinda afraid of heights so that was tough to watch. Everytime the camera moved I kept feeling like he was about to fall backward. I mean one slip and you're a goner.
I can't believe just watching that would take my breath away. You're 100% correct about the sweaty palms/hands.
The first 7 minutes I was thinking how amazing it'd be to do that, then I was like HELL NO.
I use sandpaper. Of course, chuck Norris does the same thing
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I use sandpaper. Of course, chuck Norris does the same thing
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Chuck Norris doesn't clean the HOX.. the HOX cleans him.
How do you get it out?
I get a piece or two of dust or debris every two weeks or so. It looks bad and it's hard to get out.
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Honestly, I'm amazed that you did this. Those micro drilled holes are insanely small.
I wish I knew what to say to help. Maybe turn it with the grille facing down and using compressed air on one side to force it out?
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Honestly, I'm amazed that you did this. Those micro drilled holes are insanely small.
I wish I knew what to say to help. Maybe turn it with the grille facing down and using compressed air on one side to force it out?
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Fiddling around with some stuff I was able to get it out with play doh. a needle works too if you're careful!
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That was another Idea I had. Or silly putty.
..Needle? Scary..
Yep it happened to me. Just took a needle to poke the debris and pulled it out. Did it for each hole to be safe, but be careful with the notification led hole.
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Do I just have dirty pockets or is it easy to get the front camera dirty? I occasionally have dust and little dirt in mine.: (
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mine is the same. its a dust and lint magnet.
Same here. I use an alcohol wipe rolled up tight to clean it
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Yeah, mine's filed with dust, but i don't use the front camera so it doesn't bother me.
Yeah I don't use it much either but whenever I do use it for my daughter, its blurry as heck.
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Yeah I don't use it much either but whenever I do use it for my daughter, its blurry as heck.
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Yeah I'd say stick the corner of a microfiber cloth in there
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Same here
I believe that it is a slight design flaw. Because of how small the camera is and how far it is receded in the phone, it seems like a hard placce to get dust out. Have had my One X for about a month and it has the same issue and it gets kind of annoying, although i've sort of learned to look past it because as soon as it is cleaned, it seems to pick up more dust.
I'm tempted to cut a small square of clear screen protector and stick it on to keep the dust out. Not sure how much it will affect the picture quality though =p
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I'm tempted to cut a small square of clear screen protector and stick it on to keep the dust out. Not sure how much it will affect the picture quality though =p
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Clever idea, but I would think that you would have a hard time to keep such a small piece of screen protector to stay stuck on there.
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Clever idea, but I would think that you would have a hard time to keep such a small piece of screen protector to stay stuck on there.
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Thought about that too. Would have to rely on a case to keep the lip from lifting. Even then though, you risk the lower lip from peeling unless you put a high quality protector on it with good adhesion. I had a similar thing going on my Hero on the rear camera.. though the back cover was good enough to hold the screen protector on.
Try a q-tip dabbed in rubbing alcohol.
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Try a q-tip dabbed in rubbing alcohol.
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IDK, I thought I heard that q-tips were abrasive... could it scratch the lens?
So, what's the final solution? I have the same problem on my lumia 920.