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How do you clean the speaker holes?
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babyjenk5
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Jan 18, 2006, 08:48 PM
 
While wiping my Powerbook clean earlier today, I noticed that some of the speaker holes have gunk in them. Is there a recommended way to clean out these holes? I've considered using a pin/needle but I'm scared I might scratch something.
     
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Jan 18, 2006, 09:11 PM
 
Silly putty -- no joke!

Just press it in a little bit (make sure it's not too soft) and the gunk will stick to it when you pull it off.

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Jan 20, 2006, 03:59 PM
 
Haha - clever.
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Jan 20, 2006, 04:44 PM
 
I read this and looked around for silly putty, and I can't find it anywhere. Just one of those things that disappears when you actually need it.
     
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Jan 24, 2006, 02:16 AM
 
Hm, I think it's still widely available in toy stores.

If not, go to an art supply store and buy a "kneaded eraser" -- it'll work about as well.

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