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    What to clean XGA screen with??

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by FireFox190, Jun 20, 2005.

  1. FireFox190

    FireFox190 Notebook Guru

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    My notebook has the XGA screen. What should I use to clean the screen without putting scratches on it, and what kind of spray is good? Windex?

    Thanks.
     
    FireFox190, Jun 20, 2005
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  2. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    Dear lord, NO WINDEX! I hope it's not too late. For general cleaning a microfiber cloth with water. if you have tough spots, use an alcohol swab.

    Brian

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    Brian, Jun 20, 2005
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  3. FireFox190

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    No I haven't used Windex. I 've been wiping it with a cloth and a little water. Thought maybe there was a specific solution I could use.
     
    FireFox190, Jun 21, 2005
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    So what happens if I used Windex or something like Windex??

    Sh?t... I already once on my new Acer TM3000
     
    cksuh76, Jun 21, 2005
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    It can leave streaks and a nasty film that is a real pain to remove.

    Brian

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    Brian, Jun 21, 2005
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  6. Chutsman

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    I bought something called "Nice N Clean" from Walmart. It is an antistatic cleaning wipe for computers and laptops etc. It smells just like those alcohol wipes you see in doctor's offices.
     
    Chutsman, Jun 24, 2005
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    Gateway tech support told me that using alcohol based cleaners could damage the special coating on TrueLife-type screens. I'm not sure whether they really know what they're talking about, but I use a paper towel with a little bit of water like they said to, and it seems to work just fine, so I'm not going to take the chance.
     
    lowlymarine, Jun 25, 2005
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  8. wworld

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    Huih! Paper towel!? That will scratch your screen atleast. Microfiber is the best to keep screen clean. It's soft and no need to use any solvents like alcohol etc...
     
    wworld, Jun 27, 2005
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    just get a screen protector, peel it off and clean it in the sink. Then when it's dry stick it back on. There's a Bstrong site that sells them pretty cheap, though there might be better quality ones elsewhere. I wouldn't know since 50 bucks for a protector is a bit out of my price range.
     
    dblank, Jul 4, 2005
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  10. LaZzZy_Dude

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    very cheap solution...being using for a while....
    klenex with warm water ...and wipe the excess with another klenex....never got scratch...or better use a microfiber...but with warm water (takes more greasy stuff out)...
     
    LaZzZy_Dude, Jul 11, 2005
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  11. drumfu

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    toilet paper and tap water
     
    drumfu, Jul 11, 2005
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  12. LaZzZy_Dude

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    hahaha..
    if it doesn't stratch your ass it will not scratch your screen....
    hehehehe
     
    LaZzZy_Dude, Jul 11, 2005
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  13. FireFox190

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    That's a Good one!
     
    FireFox190, Jul 12, 2005
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