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    Screen Cleaning

    Discussion in 'HP' started by i2hymnocerous, Jun 17, 2007.

  1. i2hymnocerous

    i2hymnocerous Newbie

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    I have a very small smudge on my screen for my DV6000t. The problem is that it always catches my eye. Do you think it is safe if I use a damp cloth to try and gently wipe it off? Thanks.
     
    i2hymnocerous, Jun 17, 2007
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    orev Notebook Virtuoso

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    Should be safe. Just make sure you use something clean with no grit in it. I'd try it without being damp first, then dampen it with water if you need to. You could then buff it dry with another clean/dry cloth.

    Avoid paper towels, as they contain glue. Also, my laptop came with a cloth that I assume is for this purpose. If you have one, use that.
     
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  3. i2hymnocerous

    i2hymnocerous Newbie

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    I have a few cloths like that. I will give it a try. Thanks for the input on that.
     
    i2hymnocerous, Jun 17, 2007
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    YoJr Notebook Consultant

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    You can sometimes find LCD cleaner at some computer stores. You can't go wrong with water though. just no ammonia or harsh glass cleaners, can't tell you how many calls I have heard about someone using windex on their screens... :eek:
     
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    I have like hundreds of small smudges, dots, dirts on my screen, and I'm ok with them. We live in perfect harmony.
     
    TomTom2007, Jun 17, 2007
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    :eek: :eek:

    Try dampening a soft old t-shirt and rub very lightly - then carefully wipe with a dry portion of the shirt.

    I've read that lots of folks prefer lens cleaning cloths and fiber cloths designed specifically for lcd screens. Old t-shirts are cheaper. :D
     
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    Sid1 Notebook Consultant

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    i got a cleaning cloth with my dv6500, didn't you get one? it works great
     
    Sid1, Jun 17, 2007
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    A slightly damp cloth w/ water and a dry micro-fiber cloth to dry is fine. Lightly wipe dry. Micro-fiber cloth is also good for dust removal. Remember if you do wash the micro-fiber cloth don't use fabric softener.
     
    kanehi, Jun 18, 2007
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    It is safe. If you can get a micro fiber cloth like what you use to clean glasses it will be much better
     
    mtor, Jun 18, 2007
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    I use a microfiber cloth and Staples branded (as in the office store) LCD cleaning solution. Works great (basically water and a dilute soapy mix) and it was only a few dollars.
     
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  11. i2hymnocerous

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    In an update I did use a simple cloth to clean it off. I made it damp and gently wiped it off. I then dried it with a soft cloth to clean glass surfaces. It got it off for the most part. There is still a little there but I can barely notice it now.
     
    i2hymnocerous, Jun 18, 2007
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