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    Cleaning the screen of the P-series

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by Ultimate Destruction, Aug 10, 2010.

  1. Ultimate Destruction

    Ultimate Destruction Notebook Evangelist

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    I've owned this computer for about a year and there is dust that completely covers my screen and a number of minor smudges. My main concern is what kind of cloth to use that won't create thousands of micro-scratches and leave fibers behind. Any tips are appreciated.
     
  2. johnnydugood

    johnnydugood Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have the same and really baby that screen - I bought the Monster Cleaner from Best Buy - which is for LCD, etc - comes with a good microfiber cloth - does not scratch and can be used to clean your screen and chassis as well
     
  3. xxERIKxx

    xxERIKxx Notebook Deity

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    I have been using a paper towel and a little water for the last two years and still looks perfect.
     
  4. Omexis

    Omexis Notebook Consultant

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    Yep, paper towel and a little water works perfect for me too and no scratches :)
     
  5. Ultimate Destruction

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    Cool I knew about the microfiber cloths but I didn't want to buy anything I didn't have to.
     
  6. Syngensmyth

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    Damp clean cotton rag.
     
  7. TreeTops Ranch

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    Paper towels can scratch plastic. Remember they have wood fibers in them.
     
  8. Omexis

    Omexis Notebook Consultant

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    Yeah, but as the screen is made of glass its not a problem
     
  9. TreeTops Ranch

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    I did a google search on this phrase 'LCD Screens made of glass or plastic' and it seems that the early LCD screens were made with a special thin glass but new LCD displays are plastic. Some mixed answers but overwhelming answers are that LCD screens today are plastic.
     
  10. Omexis

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    Good watching out :) but i'm sure the p-7085 screen is made of glass, i haven't had any scratches caused by using damp paper towels, but i'll be cautious now when cleaning future screens, cheers
     
  11. andyroo

    andyroo Notebook Guru

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    I brush it over really lightly with a dry microfiber/cotton cloth first to get rid of any surface dust. Then I go over it with a damp cloth in a gentle counterclockwise motion, which for me helps reduce drying streaks. Then I go over it lightly with a dry cloth again.

    Works for me so far with 0 scratches.
     
  12. crazysoccerman14

    crazysoccerman14 Notebook Consultant

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    windex wipes.