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    cleaning your notebook

    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by ZeroGravity, Apr 11, 2007.

  1. ZeroGravity

    ZeroGravity Notebook Enthusiast

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    first off, i knoow there are a lot of threads already about this, but i just wanted to take a small poll on this. i just saw a post on some cleaners so i thought i'd take a poll.

    cleaning lcd monitors preferences?
    1.Monster ScreenClea
    2.ShaggyMac
    3.pixel clean
    4.plain dry microfibers or plain damp cloth


    AND this is a side question for myself.

    how do i clean notebook keyboards? is it the same thing as desktop keyboards where i use the little cold spray cans from local computer shops? i forgot the names of those, but the little can that sprays air in between your keyboards. do i use those or is there a different way?

    are these 2 items worth the while? i wanna get em to protect my screens n keyboard

    http://protectcovers.com/screen_protectors.htm

    http://cgi.ebay.com/Silicone-KeyBoa...ihZ005QQcategoryZ4601QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem
    will this fit the a8jp?
     
  2. Circa69

    Circa69 Notebook Evangelist

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    lens cloth and canned air
     
  3. Phillip

    Phillip Phillip J. Fry

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    microfiber cloth and when temps seem to be rising beyond norm, canned air.
     
  4. BankBen

    BankBen Notebook Consultant

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    [​IMG]

    I just dust my keyboard and the screen every day while the computer is booting up. By doing this, my computer still looks in great condition, not a speck on the screen. Every so often i just take a damp microfiber cloth with some water and wipe it down.

    --> this approach works well with a matte screen and keyboard, but tends to push dust around on a glossy screen

    Hope this helps,
    Bankben
     
  5. Reezin14

    Reezin14 Crimson Mantle Commander

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    Compressed air , lens cloth
     
  6. MYK

    MYK Newbie NBR Reviewer

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    I use my sunglasses' cloth for the screen and a blow dryer for the keyboard.
     
  7. Circa69

    Circa69 Notebook Evangelist

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    hmmm, blowdryer, is it effective Bob?

    I may try that :)
     
  8. allen1013

    allen1013 Notebook Enthusiast

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    This is what i use to clean my laptop.
     

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  9. Sub-D

    Sub-D Notebook Evangelist

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    Heavy duty looking but I bet it does the job! :)
     
  10. allen1013

    allen1013 Notebook Enthusiast

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    yes it does. it blows out everything clean.
     
  11. MYK

    MYK Newbie NBR Reviewer

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    It is effective, make sure you have it on cool though.
     
  12. PhoenixFx

    PhoenixFx Notebook Virtuoso

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    microfiber/damp cloth on the LCD and small brush + regular vacuum cleaner with a small nozzlefor the keyboard.
     
  13. Skawtish

    Skawtish Notebook Consultant

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    Ye using a hairdriver on cold mode is good for keyboard.
     
  14. Pitabred

    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    I actually use a slightly damp microfiber cloth, often breathing on the screen and then wiping it (like you would a pair of eyeglasses). Hasn't gone wrong on me yet.