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    How do you clean the glossy screen??

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by rtracer, Oct 24, 2007.

  1. rtracer

    rtracer Notebook Geek

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    I'm thinkin a micro fiber cloth and a little bit of good ol Windex???
    Any suggestions
     
    rtracer, Oct 24, 2007
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  2. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    Microfiber cloth and just softly rub in circles. You don't even need water.
     
    Lithus, Oct 24, 2007
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  3. Johnny T

    Johnny T Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Johnny T, Oct 24, 2007
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  4. David

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    Damp microcloth works perfect.
     
    David, Oct 24, 2007
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    ACHlLLES Notebook Virtuoso

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    Monster's screen cleaner I got from Circuitcity works great but it cost me 40 bucks.

    I'm sure you can find it cheaper from Ebay or by googleing though.

    I just grabbed it because I didn't want to wait days for it.
     
    ACHlLLES, Oct 24, 2007
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    steveeb Notebook Guru

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    I use the lens cloth and lens spray I got from my eye dr. for my glasses.
     
    steveeb, Oct 24, 2007
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    Theros123 Web Designer & Developer

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    DO NOT use windex because it will leave streaks on your screen!
     
    Theros123, Oct 24, 2007
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    laptopquestions2007 Notebook Consultant

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    To clean a screen:

    How to Clean a Laptop Screen With Household Product    s

    Use

    1) Use the minimal amount of liquid (preferably distilled water or if absolutely necessary diluted isopropyl alcohol).

    2) Microfiber or eyeglass cloth

    3) Compressed air

    4) Light Pressure

    Never Use

    1) Any paper-based product (e.g. paper towels)

    2) Any ammonia based products (e.g. windex).

    -LQ
     
    laptopquestions2007, Oct 24, 2007
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    CompFreak247 Notebook Consultant

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    CompFreak247, Oct 27, 2007
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  10. murphy

    murphy Notebook Enthusiast

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    the ammonia in windex will screw your screen if you use it too often won't it?
     
    murphy, Oct 27, 2007
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  11. CompFreak247

    CompFreak247 Notebook Consultant

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    Yep. CNET says so in this article:
    http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-10166_7-6209355-1.html
    It also describes how to clean it the right way, try looking at that.
     
    CompFreak247, Oct 27, 2007
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