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    cleaning LCD laptop screen???

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by laserbomb88, Jul 21, 2004.

  1. laserbomb88

    laserbomb88 Newbie

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    Hi folks,
    I have a HP NX9010 notebook. Recently i cleaned the LCD screen with a commercial clener, which has left some pale whitish marks on the screen......
    (a) How to remove these marks
    (b) What should i use to clean the screen........also please indicate commercially available products....


    Eagerly waiting for wise inputs


    sameer
     
    laserbomb88, Jul 21, 2004
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  2. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    Go to an electronics store, they make wipes for screens. I like the Belkin branded product.

    Editor in Chief http://www.bargainPDA.com and http://www.SPOTstop.com
     
    Brian, Jul 21, 2004
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  3. Run1track

    Run1track Notebook Deity

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    I got a purple memorex optic cloth at best buy and it works good.

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  4. Big Calhoun

    Big Calhoun Notebook Evangelist

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    Hopefully you can remove the marks. You shouldn't clean a laptop screen with a commercial product unless the material explicitly states you can. Most LCDs are treated with chemicals that don't react kindly with commercial cleaners. Fellowes makes a laptop screen cleaner which is a tub of clothes soaked in a cleaning solution. Just about any microfiber cloth will also work provided you haven't used it to clean anything else that was excessively filthy. If worse comes to worse, there is nothing wrong with a spit shine. Just don't hawk a loogie or spit tobacco prior. [ :p]
     
    Big Calhoun, Jul 21, 2004
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  5. Run1track

    Run1track Notebook Deity

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    FYI: My memorex opticloth is microfiber.

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    Just about any microfiber cloth will also work provided you haven't used it to clean anything else that was excessively filthy.

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  6. rolsy

    rolsy Notebook Enthusiast

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    I dont feel any special detergents or solvents are in order to clean your laptop screen. I use normal furniture polish and a duster with excellent results!
     
    rolsy, Jul 23, 2004
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  7. marcog

    marcog Notebook Enthusiast

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    Read here:

    http://www.x1000forums.com/index.php?showtopic=4669

    Look especially in the middle of the second page.



    HP nx7010 DU259A: Pentium-M 1.6GHz, 2x256MB RAM, 60GB 7200RPM HDD, 64MB Radeon 9200, 15.4" WXGA, XP Pro.
     
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  8. purrplepeace

    purrplepeace Notebook Enthusiast

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    should the product that I have to clean my cameras (SLR and Gateway digital-->DO NOT BUY!!!) work for my laptop?

    HP Pavilion zx5180


     
    purrplepeace, Aug 26, 2004
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  9. jsmit86

    jsmit86 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I use optical cleaner that is for eyeglasses.
    It is 50/50 Iso alcohol and water. This is what IBM suggests.

    I picked some up at Sears Optical with a microfiber cloth.
    Works great.

    IBM T42
    2378-DUU
     
    jsmit86, Aug 28, 2004
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  10. PhuQ

    PhuQ Newbie

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    Hey Jsmit86, which brand of that optical cleaner did you buy?
    My screen has a small stain of coffee about 5 milimeters long, but I see it gigantic.
    I can't have my baby filthy ...
     
    PhuQ, Sep 11, 2004
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  11. Stefano

    Stefano Notebook Geek

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    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by rolsyI use normal furniture polish and a duster with excellent results!<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'></font id='quote'></blockquote id='quote'>

    Reminds me of my favorite blues artist: Blind Lemon Pledge!

    Stefano
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  12. jsmit86

    jsmit86 Notebook Enthusiast

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    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by PhuQ
     
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    you can visit the www.klearscreen.com website and find a product that can do the job.

    good luck !!

    amit
     
    amitagrawal, Mar 18, 2008
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  14. _Webster_

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    I just wet a soft cloth with water and it cleans finger marks well. I also use a microfiber cloth for getting rid of dust and so on. The way I see it, you can't go wrong with the basics.
     
    _Webster_, Mar 18, 2008
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  15. Umberto V.

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    50/50 alcohol and water, and a microfiber cloth. same stuff for my glasses, works a treat!
     
    Umberto V., Mar 19, 2008
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    I actually use the cleaning solution that I get from my optomitrist for my eye glasses and a micro fiber cleaning cloth. This works great on dust and smudges but it does not scratch your screen. ;)
     
    flamarc, Mar 19, 2008
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