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    Best product for screen cleaning?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by jk_nzd, Oct 10, 2008.

  1. jk_nzd

    jk_nzd Newbie

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    My 1530 has quite a few spots on the screen - what is the best product for safely cleaning it?

    Thanks! :)

    JK
     
    jk_nzd, Oct 10, 2008
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  2. SpeedyMods

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    I use LCD cleaner myself. Lol. I'm not sure exactly where it came from, but it says it's specifically for LCD screens. Oh, and a microfibre cloth.

    Greg
     
    SpeedyMods, Oct 10, 2008
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    pikinEW Notebook Enthusiast

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    i use a little alcohol on the cleanning tissue .. (those like napkins but smoother, sorry for my english :p). put alcohol on it, wait until it evaporates a little, so it isn't too wet and procede to clean it very gentel. worked pretty well so far, specially with finger prints. Be sure to remove the dust before anything, so particles won't scratch the glossy finish.

    cheers
     
    pikinEW, Oct 10, 2008
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  4. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Microfiber cloth.....FTW.

    And, you can also blow your own *air* on it & use the microfiber cloth!!!
    The wipe it gently, with the microfiber cloth.

    This is what the technician showed me, when he fixed my lappy several months ago!

    And, it works well! :)


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Oct 10, 2008
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  5. billy_b0b

    billy_b0b Notebook Consultant

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    billy_b0b, Oct 11, 2008
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    I damp a tissue with a LCD cleaner, wipe with it over the display, then take a dry tissue or a microfiber cloth and rub it dry.
     
    FrankTabletuser, Oct 11, 2008
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    I use a microfiber cloth and Endust for electronics to clean my whole computer with.
     
    NOS, Oct 11, 2008
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    Slightly damp microfiber cloth is all I use, and my screens still look new. Always apply as little pressure as possible to avoid scratching your LCD.
     
    lord_shar, Oct 11, 2008
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    I woudln't use any cleaners, just water, or if desperate enough, alcohal. Do NOT use tissues, not matter how soft it is. microfiber cloth ONLY
     
    yehrulz, Oct 11, 2008
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  10. Johnny T

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    I have been using 3M screen cleaners for the last 5 years...works great for me.
     
    Johnny T, Oct 11, 2008
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    50% isopropyl alcohol + 50% water + microfibre cloth. I use this to remove oil(from fingers) on all my screens.
     
    Harper2.0, Oct 11, 2008
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    I got a GE screen cleaning kit. Probably the same cleaner that all these kits use, a micro-fiber cloth and a very soft, long bristle, retractable brush. Carefully brush off the dust and then wipe with a dampened mf cloth. Glossy laptop looks better than new and my 3 LCD matte screens for desktops and my old matte laptop all look brand new.
     
    Glasstream15, Oct 11, 2008
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    I just get my old 100% white cotton t-shirts and then cut it up into a square and use distilled water. Thats pretty much it.
     
    azntiger1000, Oct 12, 2008
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    Alcohol + a bit of water. Pure alcohol can damage the screen.
     
    lixuelai, Oct 13, 2008
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    OptiMist Prime has kept our IT Fleet of T44's clean & streak free for 3 years. A+
     
    meatyocre, Oct 14, 2008
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    I use a microfiber cloth, slightly dampened with water for the whole of my lappy. And it's beautifully clean.
     
    Branny, Oct 15, 2008
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