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    T400 Screen care

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by tony487, Jul 16, 2009.

  1. tony487

    tony487 Notebook Consultant

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    So, I have searched and looked using screen care, clean screen, etc. I must've missed it.

    How do I clean the screen on my T400?? Indoor screen.

    I went to their website and did the damp lint free cloth thing, but it still looks streaky. When the computer is on, I don't really notice it but when off, it is SO obvious.

    Thanks
    Tony
     
    tony487, Jul 16, 2009
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Micro fiber cloth and a cleaning solution. You can get them at BestBuy, Wa-Mark or the like.
     
    ZaZ, Jul 16, 2009
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  3. sgogeta4

    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Any decent microfiber cloth will work with a cleaning solution of just 50/50 vinegar and water - it's cheaper to make your own. LCDs shouldn't be cleaned with anything containing alcohol or ammonia.
     
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    antskip Notebook Deity

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    Normal dirt should not need anything more than a damp cotton cloth. Just wipe gently in a series of strokes from top to bottom, then wipe again with dry section of the same cloth, again from top to bottom. Only very bad dirt/stains (beyond normal computing environment) need more than that.
     
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    I've had my T500 since February, and haven't had the need to clean it with more than a microfiber cloth - although, I am a neat freak and never touch my screen, and never eat around my laptop.

    A little bit of water and a soft cotton cloth would work fine. Avoid ammonia glass-cleaners, as these can damage the screen. Don't know about alcohol, since I have heard about people using it diluted with water with no adverse effects.
     
    MidnightSun, Jul 17, 2009
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