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    Glossy Screen - Cleaning

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by wenzu1989, Mar 1, 2008.

  1. wenzu1989

    wenzu1989 Notebook Geek

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    I own a Zepto 6625 and want to ask a question which may seem a bit stupid but is relevant for me.

    The notebook comes with a glossy screen , however it is full off smudges which make the screen look horrible especially in daylight. Can some one tell me the best way to get rid of those smudges, without the risk f damaging the precious screen.

    Any help appreciated
    Regards
     
    wenzu1989, Mar 1, 2008
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  2. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    Buy a microfiber cloth and rub gently.
     
    Lithus, Mar 1, 2008
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    ScifiMike12 Drinking the good stuff

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    ^^ Don't forget warm water.. ;)

    Anyways, I use Monster ScreenClean. Does the job well and it's still 85% full after two years of use.
     
    ScifiMike12, Mar 1, 2008
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  4. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    A clean damp cloth with hint of liquid detergent works fine. After cleaning the screen I also give the rest of the computer a wipe with the same damp cloth to remove the dirt.

    Glossy displays are much easier to clean than the matte ones because there is no coating.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Mar 2, 2008
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  5. wenzu1989

    wenzu1989 Notebook Geek

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    Are you sure that using water + other chemicals is safe??? I am not 100% sure of that.
     
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    * I mean it could damage the screen transistors ..couldn't it ?
     
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    I use a damp, not wet, cloth so there's no free water to go anywhere.

    The outside of the LCD is glass. The transistors are somewhere inside the panel, so some dampness on the surface won't hurt them. Don't press hard during the cleaning.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Mar 2, 2008
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