Can Electrostatic Induction Remove Dust Under an iPod Screen?

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The discussion centers on the feasibility of using electrostatic induction to remove dust from under an iPod screen. Users experimented with charging a pen by rubbing it with hair to attract dust particles but reported no success. The conversation highlights the challenges posed by the screen's material, with some participants suggesting that the screen may be plastic rather than glass, which affects the effectiveness of electrostatic methods. Ultimately, the consensus leans towards using compressed air as a practical solution for dust removal.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of electrostatic induction principles
  • Familiarity with materials' electrical conductivity, specifically plastics and glass
  • Knowledge of safe methods for cleaning electronic devices
  • Experience with using compressed air for dust removal
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  • Research the properties of electrostatic induction and its practical applications
  • Learn about the differences between plastic and glass in terms of conductivity
  • Explore safe cleaning techniques for electronic devices, focusing on compressed air usage
  • Investigate alternative methods for dust removal in electronic devices
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This discussion is beneficial for electronics enthusiasts, technicians, and anyone seeking effective methods for cleaning devices without disassembly, particularly those dealing with iPods or similar gadgets.

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hi... actually, i got dust under my ipod screen,,, I've been searching for was to remove it without getting it naked...

so i thought of electrostatic induction... i thought that, rbbing a pen with my hairs and then approaching it to my screen, the dust particles would be moving at least from the middle of the screen... I've tried it but with no success...

should it be actually working by theory... btw, the screen is abt 2mm thick.
is there a way to improve what I'm doing?? or is there any suggestion as to remove thye dust without opening the ipod...
 
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the plastic screen might be preveting it.
did you try to do anything about induction with a plastic layer in between? if ur charged object is not very strong it cannot overcome the plastic which holds nearly all the charges because

PLASTIC DOES NOT CONDUCT ELECTRICITY
 
hey lallbatros! was that english? lol i figured the try with compressed @$^&%^$*^ but try at your own risk??

could you just tell me in a way i'll understand! thnx
 
nope, the screen is of glass... and how can i increase the strength of the charged object...
 
Kushal said:
nope, the screen is of glass... and how can i increase the strength of the charged object...

u have an iPod with a glass screen? Is it the original cover or did u replace it with something else?

if it is the original one, I doubt that it is glass...
 
You might actually destroy the ipod's chip when exposing it to an electrostatic charge.

Just blow the dust with compressed air, that should take care of that.
 
now tat I'm a having a closer look, the screen seems like plastic! ooopss

and how does this compressed air method work? thnks
 

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