Replacing dock connector?

I have a 3g ipod. It's getting old I guess but it's not so bad. I just replaced the battery today so it should have a new life but I have a problem with my dock connector. It won't charge or sync anymore. I tried a different cable with no result so I'm sure it's a problem in the ipod itself. I think maybe if I could clean it out it might help but I don't know what to clean it with. Otherwise is there a way to replace broken connectors? I'm in China so nowhere near an Apple store. I tried searching around online but couldn't find anything. I know it is probably time to just put it to rest but I like nurturing old electronics back to life. Any advice would be useful. Thanks.

I ended up buying a new mainboard for it.

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iPhones are not user servicable. Apple does NOT sell iPhone parts. Any parts you can possibly get for them have one of three possiblie origins:
1) Counterfeit
2) Stolen
or
3) salvaged from other iPhones, almost always phones that don't work for one reason or another.
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Apple won't touch that phone any more.
Either look for advice someplace like ifixit.com, find a competent repair shop, or dispose of it and buy a new phone.
EVERY single documented case of an iPhone catching fire or exploding can be traced directly to damage caused by a botched repair by an unqualified person.
Is it safe? No. Your phone is not safe. It will never be "safe" again.

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