2nd Gen nano charges but won't sync

Hi - we've got a otherwise well-behaved 2nd Gen iPod nano (model number A1199) that now won't sync - but will charge up - when plugged into a mac. I noticed that there was a fair bit of crud at one end of the nano's 30-pin socket (wife + handbag + nano = crud in socket) which I've attempted to blow/brush out, but no change.
Q1. Is it likely that the contacts are irrevocably gunged up/damaged by exposure to handbag-crud?
Q2. Any experience or tips out there regarding successful cleaning out of a 30-pin socket?
Thanks.
Martin

Did you try syncing with the cable plugged directly into the phone (without the dock)? I find the dock completely unnecessary and just charge/sync with the cable only and my phone flat on the desk beside me. At least if it works that way you know the dock is the culprit.
Good luck!
-SB

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