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    Cleaning Guide: ThinkPads???

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by flight#24, Aug 20, 2007.

  1. flight#24

    flight#24 Notebook Consultant

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    We have many "cleaning" guides that does a clean install, but I couldn't find a "How to physically clean your thinkpad" guide @ NBR. lol

    So for all the T61 owners, how do you clean your thinkpad?

    I mean we all have natural oil or what not on the surface of the laptop especially on the exterior after daily usage. So how do you guys clean your LCD screen, exterior of the laptop, keyboard, etc?

    Thankfully the T61 doesn't pick up finger prints like the Dell Vostro and some other laptops, but how do you clean all the "grease" from T61?

    Thanks.
     
    flight#24, Aug 20, 2007
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    flight#24 Notebook Consultant

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    Also the trackpoint can get dirty too,

    How do you clean that?
     
    flight#24, Aug 20, 2007
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  3. adinu

    adinu I pwn teh n00bs.

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    Use either one of those cleaning cloths for screens, or a moist/damp paper towel.
     
    adinu, Aug 20, 2007
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  4. ocellaris

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    Don't use a paper towel >.<

    This quote is something I typed in another thread. Surefire way to clean a laptop for less than $3, and almost 0 chance of causing scratches, and the material absorbs fingerprints (grease/oils):

     
    ocellaris, Aug 20, 2007
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    dimonay Notebook Consultant

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    In the ThinkPad manual it tells you how to clean your laptop. At least for the T61p
     
    dimonay, Aug 20, 2007
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    flight#24 Notebook Consultant

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    1) Microfiber Wipes

    Thanks, I will buy some next time I am at the store.

    any other suggestions?
     
    flight#24, Aug 20, 2007
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    If under warranty, ask for a new keyboard when you want to replace your old dirty one :)
     
    ooxxoo, Aug 20, 2007
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    flight#24 Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks I will probably do that. But I just got my t61 a week ago, so I am just looking for general suggestion on how to take care of the machine.
     
    flight#24, Aug 20, 2007
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    Is it possible to reduce the amount of static electricity build up on the screen? It's a dust magnet on mine.
     
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