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    Cleaning MBA

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by sjones0812, Nov 19, 2010.

  1. sjones0812

    sjones0812 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have a new MBA and I have noticed that some of my keys and my trackpad look dirty.

    The keys look shinny from something I must have had on my finger, like oil or something.....it very light.

    The trackpad look clean in the center from where I use it and dirty around the outer edge.

    What would be the best way to clean these.

    I just do not want to use the wrong product and had it looking funny.

    Also, just incase....what would be the best way to clean the aluminum case.

    Thanks.
     
    sjones0812, Nov 19, 2010
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  2. SP Forsythe

    SP Forsythe Notebook Evangelist

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    I just use one of the safe multi-purpose alcohol-free screen cleaning solutions that are available, using a soft microfiber polyester cloth designed for plastic surfaces.

    Do not use any solutions that contain Acetone, ethyl alcohol, toluene, ethyl acid, ammonia, or methyl chloride.
     
    SP Forsythe, Nov 19, 2010
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  3. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    Use a microfiber cloth dampened with water. That's all you need.
     
    Bog, Nov 19, 2010
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  4. ifti

    ifti Undiscovered

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    Same here ;)
     
    ifti, Nov 19, 2010
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  5. ttt0649

    ttt0649 Notebook Enthusiast

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    i like to used distilled or purified water and a microfiber towel.
     
    ttt0649, Nov 20, 2010
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