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    Best way to clean the screen?

    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by Shaamaan, May 8, 2009.

  1. Shaamaan

    Shaamaan Notebook Guru

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    Hi there.

    Simple and quick question: what's the best way to clean a laptops screen?

    I used to think that a simple piece of soft, dry cloth (as often given when you purchase new glasses / lenses for your glasses) would work against all sorts of smudges, but I found out it sometimes lacking.

    What are your suggestions?
     
    Shaamaan, May 8, 2009
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  2. MrButterBiscuits

    MrButterBiscuits ~Veritas Y Aequitas~

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    Use lens cleaner solution as well, should help with that
     
    MrButterBiscuits, May 8, 2009
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  3. pixelot

    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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    pixelot, May 8, 2009
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  4. Shaamaan

    Shaamaan Notebook Guru

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    Sorry...
    *hides under the bed*
     
    Shaamaan, May 8, 2009
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  5. Shyster1

    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Sandpaper - I prefer 40 grit, myself.
     
    Shyster1, May 8, 2009
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  6. avanish11

    avanish11 Panda! ^_^

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    Iso-propyl Alcohol on a microfiber cloth. Works every time.
     
    avanish11, May 8, 2009
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  7. CalebSchmerge

    CalebSchmerge Woof NBR Reviewer

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    That isn't for the uninitiated. Only once you master several special techniques can you use sandpaper. Oh, you also have to sign the "I'm an idiot" release form.
     
    CalebSchmerge, May 9, 2009
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  8. Teriyaki

    Teriyaki Notebook Consultant

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    I just use a micro-fibre cloth. A little hot breath on the screen works wonders.
     
    Teriyaki, May 9, 2009
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  9. future_paramedic

    future_paramedic Notebook Consultant

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    Brillo pads.
     
    future_paramedic, May 9, 2009
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  10. Luke1708

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    I use my micro fiber cloth
     
    Luke1708, May 9, 2009
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  11. Shyster1

    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Not to worry; I think my ma and pa signed for me when I was born! :D
     
    Shyster1, May 10, 2009
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  12. sublime313

    sublime313 Notebook Evangelist

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    first i use windex on the outside of the laptop with paper towel, once the paper towel is wet it is soft enough to use on the screen, and keyboard, works great. on my external, i use the same method. then touch up everything with the microfiber for dust and whatever.

    make sure not to use a dry paper towel that will leave micro scratches
     
    sublime313, May 11, 2009
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  13. houstoned

    houstoned Yoga Pants Connoisseur.

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    !sham-wow!
     
    houstoned, May 11, 2009
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  14. dougbrad82

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    doesnt windex contain ammonia? do not use ammonia to clean lcd screens, as it will eventually discolor the screen.
     
    dougbrad82, May 12, 2009
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  15. hooligan001

    hooligan001 Notebook Evangelist

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    As others have said - an anti-static microfiber cloth. :D

    All the dirt and dust stick to the cloth leaving your screen as clean as you like!

    Works great for cleaning most things actually.
     
    hooligan001, May 13, 2009
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  16. agusman

    agusman when the going gets weird

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    true, but remember to dillute it (20% is my choice), using distilled water if possible.
     
    agusman, May 14, 2009
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  17. d.rivera08

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    You would recommend that. :D

    For now I use both a eyeglass microfiber cloth and a big 15"x15"microfiber cloth. Just need some good spray cleaner like that Shaggymac spray.
     
    d.rivera08, May 17, 2009
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  18. KonKet

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    I'm wearing glasses, it's convenient for me to use the eye glass cleaner and its microfiber cloth.
     
    KonKet, May 17, 2009
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  19. JBN

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    I have this box of alcohol wipes that last like...forever. I use the wipes once a month or so and on daily basis I use a micro fiber cloth (bought from Walmart, works well)
     
    JBN, May 17, 2009
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  20. -L1GHTGAM3R-

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    what i use is a small amount of rubbing alcohol on the whole screen . then i use a microfiber cloth with windex. then a small cleaning cloth to clean the leftover just to make sure its clean....
     
    -L1GHTGAM3R-, May 17, 2009
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  21. Xirurg

    Xirurg ORLY???

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    I ask my dog to lick the screen...works quite good :D
     
    Xirurg, May 17, 2009
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  22. Evoss-X

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    Very good spray what am using :
     
    Evoss-X, May 17, 2009
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