I'm loving the GS3 i9300 but some dust has accumulated between the gap on the bottom of the phone. I tried using a toothbrush to clean it out, but it's almost as if the dust has settled under the bottom part of the glass. That can't be, right? The AMOLED panel is supposedly fused to the rest of the touchscreen to prevent this from happening, or so I thought.
Has anyone been able to successfully clean this dust/lint build-up? I know I'm being OCD about it, but for the price paid I think it's a valid aesthetic complaint.
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have you tried with a toothpick? or a needle wrapped in something?
yes , i did that ,
just use a wet toothbrush
A cotton swab with very little rubbing alcohol (aka isopropyl alcohol) will do the trick.
The cotton is thin enough to get in the space and unlodge the dust particles. And, if somehow the dust is "glued" to the device (for example, particles of sugar or candy), the isopropyl alcohol will dissolve whatever is holding the particle without damaging the phone.
Make sure you use very little alcohol, and press the cotton swab firmly against the gap.
Simonetti2011 said:
A cotton swab with very little rubbing alcohol (aka isopropyl alcohol) will do the trick.
The cotton is thin enough to get in the space and unlodge the dust particles. And, if somehow the dust is "glued" to the device (for example, particles of sugar or candy), the isopropyl alcohol will dissolve whatever is holding the particle without damaging the phone.
Make sure you use very little alcohol, and press the cotton swab firmly against the gap.
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This is a great suggestion. I tried it and when the alcohol was wet it looked like it did the job perfectly. However, as everything dried the dust particles remain! Any other suggestions?
Mine 10 times worse than that but tbh it doesn't me at all, no matter how many times you clean it the dust will come back.
So the only other option is to take it back and get either a white one which doesn't show the problem as bad, or exchange it for another hoping the gaps are properly sealed around the phone.
When the time comes to sell mine, i will clean the edges with a cotton swab and some alcohol, until then im just gonna live with it.
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I tried looking around but I couldn't find anything about the specifics of "how" to remove the gunk off the hole covered up in paint when installing a FFC.
To integrate my thought, "what else" can be used to remove the paint? It's short notice, and I can't get a hold of any Goo Be Gone for a while. What are some other solvents/solutions I can use? Would nail polish remover work?
I appreciate your help.
Ok here is what you are going to need:
Round toothpicks (10)
A sharp dental pick bent type (if not then a small slot screwdriver)
Qtips (12)
Exacto blade or equal
Mini flashlight
Windex or Rubbing alcohol
Goo-gone you can use goof off but it is a real solvent based remover and I do not recommend it. It takes real skill to use that it can melt the plastic. Goo gone wont do that. If the stuff has naphtha, xylene, or toluene, then do not use.
Ok here is the procedure :
Phone is open so you can clean the hole
1. Take the dental pick or screwdriver and carefully go around the edge of the to break the glue edge (scribe a break line). Then take the tool and lightly scrape over the total area.
2. Then take a toothpick and repeat the process, this time the toothpick is dipped in goo-gone.
3. Then cut the toothpick so you are using a thicker portion of the shaft and take some of the cotton off the q-tip dip in goo gone and push against a piece of paper to get excess off. Shove the cotton in the hole with the toothpick and spin around and around. Repeat a few times. Use the blunted tooth pick alone to remove any junk left behind (won't scratch the glass)
Do the above until hole is most clean, once it looks clean. Use a small flashlight to check shine from the front and you look through the hole.
4. Once it looks clear. Then do the same process with the blunted toothpick and cotton... this time with Windex. Then do that 3-5 times. Then polish the glass a couple of times with the blunted toothpick and cotton this time the cotton is dry.
5. Once you think you are done, then really use the flashlight to make sure that the glass is crystal clear .....if it is you are done.
This is the most important process to the camera install Typically, it takes about 10-15 minutes to really clean it . BE PATIENT !! if it is not crystal clear then you will have a fuzzy image because you were sloppy about the cleaning.
That is the process.......
And I am by no means a wise man.
Turns out the Rezound doesn't do well with a rubbing alcohol bath, even high concentrations (99%). Spilled some on my phone and it's causing soft rubber foam pieces to come apart...and has got under the screen, causing severe degradation of the backlight. My Incredible (ADR6300) was a better built phone and the LCD was sealed, so when it got soaked after my cat knocked a glass of water on it, I used rubbing alcohol followed by a bag of rice to displace and absorb the moisture...and it turned out just fine. The ADR6425 on the other hand, seems everything is held together by adhesive...
So yeah. Don't soak your phone in rubbing alcohol.
I used rubbing alcohol and a q-tip to clean a lot of the tight crevices on my old Rezound. I never had any problems. Then again, I also used a screen protector.
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I used rubbing alcohol and a q-tip to clean a lot of the tight crevices on my old Rezound. I never had any problems. Then again, I also used a screen protector.
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I assume you didn't SOAK the entire thing though...
socal87 said:
I assume you didn't SOAK the entire thing though...
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Well yes, because why would I ever submerge my entire phone in a liquid.
SirSigma said:
Well yes, because why would I ever submerge my entire phone in a liquid.
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I actually did this to my Inc, although it was in pieces. Alcohol seeks out and displaces moisture, and evaporates cleanly. However as a solvent it's not very kind to some milder plastics, foam, rubber, etc. Durrr...new Rezound on the way.
Any tips for how to properly clean the rear of this tablet? I love the finish but it's terrible for smudging and prints. I want to clean it good and then get it into a new case. I have at my disposal:
Windex
99% Isopropyl Alcohol
50/50 Isopropyl Alchol mix
LCD wipes (which have the same chemical I believe)
"Screen DrX"
"Glass Cleaner" spray
I'm a bit reluctant to just try all of these as I fear anything wet will leave permanent wet looking smudges in this material.
Thanks
Simply don't clean it - when you plan to put it in a case you won't see the smudges anyway.
It's waterproof. Use washing up liquid, scrub and rinse off with water.
I wash it at the same time and in the same way I wash my hands after a dump.
Tap water + hand soap lather
Just use water and a towel... Also babywipes work nicely. It's water proof so don't be affraid.
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And this is why I have a white one..
White WOULD be nice if the front border around the screen was also white. Now it just looks cheap
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Thanks I'll try the soapy water/towel. I know it's waterproof but that material seems like it would just absorb any kind of oily cleaners.
My front speaker grills are too dusty. How can I clean them. Last time I tried to clean my z1c with iso propyl alcohol ended up removing grille. I'm afraid to wash and grille is too thin to use a cotton swab.
Can someone tell me how to clean without damaging? Thanks
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I used a toothpick.
Just be a little careful and it will do the job just fine (according to me at least)
Toothpick. Works like a charm.
just use a brush
Gently wash with a little water and a toothbrush.
I wouldn't go near them with a toothpick, I'm guessing there's a waterproof membrane covering the speakers and a toothpick could easily damage it.
Lasantha said:
My front speaker grills are too dusty. How can I clean them. Last time I tried to clean my z1c with iso propyl alcohol ended up removing grille. I'm afraid to wash and grille is too thin to use a cotton swab.
Can someone tell me how to clean without damaging? Thanks
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Use a soft brush and a vaccum cleaner. Keep sucking part near the speaker and brush it using soft brush. I do cleaning that way!!:good:
Lasantha said:
My front speaker grills are too dusty. How can I clean them. Last time I tried to clean my z1c with iso propyl alcohol ended up removing grille. I'm afraid to wash and grille is too thin to use a cotton swab.
Can someone tell me how to clean without damaging? Thanks
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You can use a double side tape and past it on the speaker drill and remove it back gently . The dust will come to the double tape. It works for my xperia z5 prem. Make sure to use a cheap double side tape and also not that cheap one as some tapes will leave few glue particals in the pasted surface Dont use 3m double tape, it might removes your speaker drills ??
The phone just dropped in the sand at the beachand it went directly into the edges. is there a way to get it out?Does compressed air help?
I'd say try tape first, sticky side against the sand, maybe a toothpick with a fine point, or a needle very gently?
Try with a dust blower for cameras first, borrow one from your friends, buy one as you like. Then with razor, paper cutters to carefully pick them out.
Compressed air might get worse.