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    Solvents for screen cleaning?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by note235, Dec 29, 2006.

  1. note235

    note235 Notebook Enthusiast

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    What are some good cleaners for cleaning the screens of laptops?
    my laptop has a few scatches, really light but they are annoying.
    Thanks guys.
     
    note235, Dec 29, 2006
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  2. SVTWannabe

    SVTWannabe Notebook Consultant

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    I just use water and a microfibre cloth.

    If there are some things where water won't do, I just end up using a shot from my eyeglass cleaner.
     
    SVTWannabe, Dec 29, 2006
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  3. note235

    note235 Notebook Enthusiast

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    hmmm okay
    water?

    is water safe on lcd displays?
     
    note235, Dec 29, 2006
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    chrisyano Hall Monitor NBR Reviewer

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    I don't think you can remove a scratch by cleaning. If you have some kind of dirt streak, you can remove it with a microfiber cloth, like those used to clean eyeglasses.
     
    Fred from NYC, Dec 30, 2006
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    nickb Notebook Guru

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    Water works for fingerprints, not scratches. For scratches, do what Fred said.
     
    nickb, Jan 1, 2007
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    I always carry a couple of pre-moistened eyeglass cleaner towelettes in my notebook case. Won't polish out scratches though.
     
    bmnotpls, Jan 1, 2007
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    I got the monster microfiber cloth and cleaning solution package. It was like $20, but the solution will last me forever, and the oversized cloth is really nice and works great at getting everything nice and clean.
     
    sheff159, Jan 1, 2007
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