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You might try flooding it with wd40 to clear away any gummy dirt inside.

alcaray — 6/5/2008 12:33:39 AM (archived)

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R.I.P. HP48S - SDG - 6/3/2008 6:42:41 PM
- My HP41-C is still going (knock on wood) - TB - 6/3/2008 11:41:04 PM
  - ah, thanks, now I remember, it's a 41F I have - Robert - 6/3/2008 11:54:46 PM
    - Its a miracle - SDG - 6/4/2008 11:51:59 PM
      - You might try flooding it with wd40 to clear away any gummy dirt inside. (n/t) - alcaray - 6/5/2008 12:33:39 AM
        
        No! What Tom said! - Robert - 6/6/2008 4:07:35 PM
        
        re: No! What Tom said! - SDG - 6/6/2008 7:14:02 PM
        
        I'd avoid a possible solvent on plastic. - TB - 6/5/2008 2:33:35 AM
- I'm so sorry - Robert - 6/3/2008 9:44:02 PM

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