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    How do i clean it? xD

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by LostJuiceBox, Jul 1, 2010.

  1. LostJuiceBox

    LostJuiceBox Notebook Enthusiast

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    i have the r2 with soft touch stealth black case and er ... this may not be a fingerprint magnet like the previous model but this one is getting my grubby fingerprints on it lol , how do i clean this beast to make it all new looking?
     
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    n.czar Notebook Consultant

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    I want to know the same thing, I work as a mechanic so I got some greasy fingers most of the time, everything is covered in fingerprints now!
     
  3. Barryheh

    Barryheh Notebook Guru

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    I usually just use a clean microfiber and wipe it all over, but I'm not sure about some heavy duty greasy fingers XD, I have just my sticky sweaty fingers on it D:
     
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    THX5334 Notebook Evangelist

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    eye glass lens cleaner is usually what I use. You never want to use something like Windex or glass cleaner. You want to make sure it's a lens cleaner for eyeglasses. Costs about $3 at Wallgreens, that with a microfiber cloth are good options.

    You can also buy a similar type, but made for the tech, kind of kits at any Apple store for MacBooks and IPhone's for about $30. They come with a bunch of great cloths, a big bottle of spray, and some individual travel uses. Personally I like the cloths of the kit, but then I use eye glass lens cleaner. It doesn't streak as bad.

    Hope that helps.

    Cheers
     
  5. slickie88

    slickie88 Master of Puppets

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    Mild soapy water with a sponge, light pressure, followed by a clean microfiber cloth. Looks brand new afterward. I've used this for years on Thinkpads.