] I recently discovered that while it has been (for a
] while) suggested that you open your iPod using a piece of
] plastic, a suitable plastic has been hard to find that
] won't damage the Lucite. The ultimate solution?
]
] Guitar picks! Soft through hard, 3 guitar picks are all
] that are necessary to open an iPod without causing any
] damage to the Lucite.

So, there's a little less to worry about.

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