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    Screen Cleaning

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by t3x, Jan 5, 2005.

  1. t3x

    t3x Notebook Enthusiast

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    hey guys, what would be the best way to clean a notebook screen? what products should i use?

    thank you [ :eek:)]
     
  2. led2112

    led2112 Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    Personally I use a lint free cloth and water. Try wetting the towel ring it out and use and up and down motion to clean, then thake the dry end and get any excess moisture off of the screen. Every time I have used cleaning solutions made for LCD screens they always leave streaks so I found that just a bit of water works fine.
     
  3. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    I use the wet wipes. Just make sure you get the ones that say notebook or lcd screen. And don't press too hard.





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  4. adamlau

    adamlau Notebook Enthusiast

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    IBM recommends a 50/50 mix of isopropyl alcohol (70%) and distilled water. Use microfiber towels for best results!

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  5. bootleg2go

    bootleg2go Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    I agree with LED2112,
    Just use a clean towel that has been dampened on one end with clean water and gently wipe and dry. It's really the best way to clean them, also the safest and above all it's very cheap...nothing at all to buy!

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  6. andy2434

    andy2434 Notebook Consultant

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    I use a 3M product called Microfiber Electronics Cloth. Use it dry or slightly damp, depending on your needs. Best of all . . . It doesn't leave lint on my screen.
     
  7. t3x

    t3x Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've tried nearly all of your solutions guys, but i find that it alwasys leaves a kind of greesy look.[ :(] When i whipe it off, it leaves marks the screen. You can't see it when the screen is on, but when its off, they are all over the screen.
    Any help would be very appriciated

    thanks
     
  8. meatyocre

    meatyocre Notebook Enthusiast

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    We have had a lot of success using some of these products:

    http://www.shaggymac.com//index.php?main_page=index&cPath=2
     
  9. Liquid620

    Liquid620 Notebook Enthusiast

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    tx3,

    Welcome to the world of Laptops and LCD screens. You are going to have that as a constant. Use a bit of alcohol and a microfiber wipe...it will take off any oily look. :)

    Liquid620 - HP.Pavilion.ZT3340US.Widescreen
     
  10. mnotebook

    mnotebook Newbie

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    I used Staples Microfibre cloth with regular water on my HP dv1000 (Briteview screen). I think I might have used too much water. I saw some water marks after. Would anybody what's the impact of this on the screen?
     
  11. Big Calhoun

    Big Calhoun Notebook Evangelist

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    I use a microfiber cloth also...no liquid at all. I had bought the purple Memorex cloth but found some larger ones at my grocery store that were cheaper...and work just as good.
     
  12. Minko

    Minko Notebook Enthusiast

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    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by Big Calhoun

     
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  13. Big Calhoun

    Big Calhoun Notebook Evangelist

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    I have to knock on wood because a little over a year later, I haven't scratched my iPaq, any laptops, or my Audiovox XV6600. I was always under the impression that if you use microfiber, a cleaning solution is optional. If I'm not mistaken, this was written on the packaging of the Memorex cloth.
     
  14. dandv

    dandv Notebook Consultant

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    I use Windex and "Bona Swedish Formula MicroPlus Microfiber All Purpose Cleaning Cloth" ($7.99). Works MUCH better than cleaning wipes.

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  15. AlphaQ

    AlphaQ Notebook Enthusiast

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    I use something called ... Klear Screen ... alcohol-free, ammonia-free, and anti-static. Works like a charm.

    http://www.klearscreen.com