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Offline DeDanna
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« on: June 23, 2004, 07:58:55 AM »
Does anyone know what I am supposed to use to clean a laptop screen or an LCD screen?  Because mine is really dirty and I don\'t want to screw it up.  I was going to go ahead and use windex, but I wasn\'t sure.  Thanks for the help (in advance).

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« Reply #1 on: June 23, 2004, 08:01:23 AM »
put it in the freezer
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« Reply #2 on: June 23, 2004, 08:02:13 AM »
My laptop???  Got any other suggestions?
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« Reply #3 on: June 23, 2004, 08:02:24 AM »
I suggest a little kerosene & a brillo pad.


No, seriously, I think a damp soft cloth would do the trick.
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« Reply #4 on: June 23, 2004, 08:03:22 AM »
That sounds better than the freezer thing.  Thanks.
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« Reply #5 on: June 23, 2004, 08:12:53 AM »
Sandpaper.

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« Reply #6 on: June 23, 2004, 08:16:59 AM »
Sandpaper????? I would rather stick it in the freezer.

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« Reply #7 on: June 23, 2004, 08:20:03 AM »
This is what I use http://www.klearscreen.com/ and this should be in the hardware forum newb.....
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« Reply #8 on: June 23, 2004, 08:23:44 AM »
Ok, thanks, I will tell my mom to get me some of that.  If she can\'t find any, do you think its safe to use windex with a soft cloth??  

Oh, and I am sorry for putting this here.  I didn\'t know this qualified as a hardware topic.
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« Reply #9 on: June 23, 2004, 08:26:08 AM »
is she dies forget a potential "old" member :p.

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« Reply #10 on: June 23, 2004, 08:27:11 AM »
Im actually in the same predicament.  Got a snowcone the other day and was playing with the straw, it flung juice all over my screen.  What is a uncostly way of getting that stuff off my display?
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« Reply #11 on: June 23, 2004, 08:29:04 AM »
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Im actually in the same predicament.  Got a snowcone the other day and was playing with the straw, it flung juice all over my screen.  What is a uncostly way of getting that stuff off my display?



"Uncostly" being the keyword, right???? :eyemouth:

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« Reply #12 on: June 23, 2004, 08:40:10 AM »
Well I did a google search for you cheap SOB\'s and hmm I searched for cleaning a lcd screen I know its a lot to take in but this was the very first thing that came up...

Dear Yahoo!:
How do I clean my flat-screen monitor?
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Dear Pigpen:
If that wonderfully sleek, space-saving flat-screen monitor adorning the top of your desk or workstation is blurry with fingerprints and smudges, there is hope. LCD (liquid crystal display) screens are especially susceptible to scratches and require a little special care, but you can have yours shining like new in no time. Apparently, every manufacturer has their own recommendations on how to best clean their particular model of LCD, but there are some general guidelines.
You don\'t have to turn the monitor off before cleaning it, but this will help you see the smudges and smears. If your screen is merely dusty, you can wipe gently with a soft, cotton cloth or try a can of compressed air. But if your screen is downright grungy, you might have to resort to some tougher tactics.

Though some people recommend using Windex, ethyl alcohol and ammonia-based cleaners can yellow your flat-screen or laptop monitor over time, so it is best to avoid such products. You can find an array of commercial products specifically designed to clean LCD screens, but you may prefer to just head to your kitchen and mix up your own solution. Plain old water can do the trick, or you can concoct a solution of vinegar and water or isopropyl alcohol and water.

Always use a soft cotton cloth, rather than a rag or paper towel to wipe the screen. Some people recommend special electrostatic cloths, like those used to clean eyeglasses treated with anti-glare finish, or even dryer sheets. Apply the cleaning solution to your cloth rather than directly to the screen and wipe in one direction -- from the top of the screen to the bottom.

One final word of warning, never touch or press on your LCD screen with your fingers as this can cause the pixels to burn out.
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« Reply #13 on: June 23, 2004, 08:51:05 AM »
Thank you, it wasn\'t really all that long.  I probably should have just tried water first.  Sorry.

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« Reply #14 on: June 23, 2004, 10:54:59 AM »
Just make sure nobody touches it with their oily hands. I usually run a paper towel across it for dust... And then break anybody\'s fingers if they decide to touch the screen.

 

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