nail glue problem

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nail glue problem

So a while ago, my grandma gave me one of those stickers that goes over the home button, and she said it wouldn't stay on unless she glued it down with nail glue. However, she glued the button on crooked and I managed to get most of it off, but now there's just one small piece thats stuck in the glue. I don't wanna take any chances with acetone, but I don't know what else to do. Do I have to take it to apple and get it fixed or is there another way? Because where I live, there's no Apple stores nearby, the closest one is probably hours away.

iPod touch (5th generation), iOS 8.1.2

Posted on May 21, 2015 4:19 AM

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Answer 1

lllaass

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May 21, 2015 4:25 AM in response to CatnipRabbit

Is it causing any problems? If not just leave it.

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Skydiver119

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May 21, 2015 4:25 AM in response to CatnipRabbit

Unfortunately, I think all Apple will do is offer you an out of warranty replacement at a fee since what you're describing is 'accidental damage' or 'user abuse' (their terms, not mine)

I would NOT get acetone near your device. I have no idea what that'll do to the finish and how corrosive it'll be if it gets inside. My experience with nail glue is that eventually it gets brittle. I don't know if it's causing you an issue but I'd suggest that you just wait and give it some time. Let the elements weaken it and it may just pop off one day.

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lllaass

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May 21, 2015 4:31 AM in response to Skydiver119

Acetone would be save to use for button contact problem since it is frequently used for that purpose. It doe not cause corrosion.

However, in this case it could dissolve the glue and it could then seep inside and solidify when the acetone evaporates and cause problems

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CatnipRabbit Author

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May 21, 2015 6:10 AM in response to CatnipRabbit

It's not damaging, but it is rather annoying. I've been carefully using an exacto knife to slice off bit and pieces, but it must take awhile for the glue to become brittle. It's been on my ipod for almost 2 years now :/

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