On Sun, Aug 31, 2008 at 12:48 PM, Dan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>
> hey,
>
> Trying to fix an external firewire drive for someone.  The firewire
> port looks like it has gum in it.  Maybe bubblegum.  (he's got young
> children)  Been trying to dig it out, but it's slow going.
>
> Any ideas how to make this stuff not or less sticky, so it will come
> out easier/better?  Is there something that dissolves gum, that won't
> damage the electronics?
>

refrigeration comes to mind, for making it less sticky. not sure what
dissolves it that doesn't create more complications.

-- 
Paul Beard / www.paulbeard.org/
<paulbeard.org>

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