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    Safe methods to clean Alienware's RGB LED screen?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by moddy, Nov 27, 2010.

  1. moddy

    moddy Notebook Consultant

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    Hi every one. Please share your views on how to clean the RGB LED screen safely. There are many LCD cleaning kits which include cleaning liquids with microfiber cloth but dont know if they are safe for our LED screens. I dont want to damage my beautiful LED. Please let me know the safest way to clean the screen.
     
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    5150Joker Tech|Inferno

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    Microfiber cloth with warm damp water is all I use. Works great.
     
  3. Porter

    Porter Notebook Virtuoso

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    Really? Do you mean warm dry water doesn't work as well?

    Just kidding Joker :D :D :D
     
  4. Lozz

    Lozz Top Overpriced Dell

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    this is what I use.
     
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    ShimmerArc Notebook Consultant

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    Microfiber cloth + water is the way to go. :)
     
  6. method6155

    method6155 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Windex from a distance (just so its a very very light mist) and microfiber works great for me :D
     
  7. dave-p

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    I bought a LCD screen cleaning kit

    Light alcohol based liquid and a micro fiber cloth

    not as abrasive as windex can be
     
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    unreal25 Capt. Obvious

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    I'm planning to buy an LCD screen kit too. I had one in the best (gave it to my sister) and really works great. The only reason I generally don't like water, is that if you don't clean it carefully, there will be thin layers that dried out. If you ever attempted to do this on a camera lens (don't!), you'll know what I am talking about. It shows up there way more. :)
     
  9. Lozz

    Lozz Top Overpriced Dell

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    it's not science. 70% isopropyl for $1.24 is the exact same fluid, except it has more isopropyl(which means it will evap and clean better)
     
  10. method6155

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    Windex... Abrasive...? :eek:
     
  11. dave-p

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    some versions of windex have some fairly strong chemicals (Eg ammonia) in them. They may not play nice with some screens and plastics.

    IMO better safe with an high % isopropyl alcohol based cleaner which is more electronics friendly as well.
     
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    The0ne Notebook Consultant

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    70% isopropyl and microfiber for me. I like that fact that it does dry quick and leaves no streaks :D
     
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    Turmoil Notebook Evangelist

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    I spit lightly on the screen in different areas and then use a dirty gym sock...

    ... eye glass cleaner and micro fiber.
     
  14. miahsoul

    miahsoul Notebook Deity

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    Staples screen cleaner and a staples microfiber cloth. All under 3 bucks on sale.
     
  15. method6155

    method6155 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for the tip! Rep+!