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I've got a new laptop that I like, but my USB stick has quite some dirt that is sticky and unable to clean, and some dirt which looks like an oxidization or even corrosion. Plugging it into the new laptop USB port, could it be any problems to the laptop
user674520
Posted 2016-12-19T05:24:09.510
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Dirt can cause short circuit between the plates of the usb stick and this is not good . Have you tried WD40 it helps remove dirt, grime, grease and corrosion on metals that normally won't come out.
arthur kamande
Posted 2016-12-19T05:24:09.510
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Try zippo to clean it. The problem that sticky dirt can cause usb reader port at your laptop unread because the dirt act like insulation. The corrosion not hardly damage your laptop when intact but the damage only on usb stick itself. Try cleaning with alcohol or zippo for electronic cleaning.
zezu zaza
Posted 2016-12-19T05:24:09.510
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Depends really on the extent and location of the damage. Corrosion around the pins could be rather bad, and could cause short circuiting and malfunction of the device. A bit of dirt is not likely to be as bad, as dirt is less likely to be conductive. Can you post clear photos taken close up in good lighting? – Sir Adelaide – 2016-12-19T05:45:14.253
If you don't already have one, get an external (add-on) hub -- in my part of the world, they are about USD4 in nearly every office or electronics store, supermarket, pharmacy, and gas station, and I wouldn't be surprised to see them at a burger joint -- and use that. If you do damage it, it's much easier and cheaper to replace than repairing your laptop is. – dave_thompson_085 – 2016-12-19T09:02:33.813