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		scottlamb on May 31, 2019 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Why Was Mini USB Deprecated in Favor of Micro USB? That's been the problem for me. I couldn't use my Pixel 3's USB-C port for charging or data anymore, until yesterday I finally dug out a shocking amount of pocket lint. Compressed air and a vacuum didn't do it. And it's hard to find a tool that will fit in there. My toothpicks were too thick. The end of a zip tie (as suggested on some reddit thread) works well for the long section but not the ends. It's probably not advisable, but in the end I used a safety pin.

devenson on June 1, 2019 | [–]

I use a small slice of rigid, clear plastic packaging that you usually discard. It's probably less than a half a millimeter thick.

FPGAhacker on June 1, 2019 | | [–]

That's a good idea.

tty2300 on June 1, 2019 | | [–]

I shaved the tip of a toothpick with a knife and that worked fine.

neltnerb on June 1, 2019 | [–]

Sewing needle.

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