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Best way to clean computer screen?

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Mr. Mooch, Dec 6, 2004.

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  1. Mr. Mooch

    Mr. Mooch Contributing Member

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    Well hello there; I've got a laptop and the screen has been getting these smudges from people inadvertantly touching it or other unexplainable dirty spots. I've done a little research and I know there are products designed to clean screens specifically, but I'm not sure what to do in my situation.

    My computer, a Vaio S150 has the XBRITE LCD screen and I read that cleaning it is not the same as cleaning a normal LCD. So can anyone direct me on what I should/shouldn't use to clean my screen or any tips.

    Maybe even suggestions for cleaning a computer (keyboard, casing, etc) in general.

    Thanks so much!
     
    #1 Mr. Mooch, Dec 6, 2004
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    A good lick-down would probably do the trick.
     
    #2 bigtexxx, Dec 7, 2004
  3. Ottomaton

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    On a laptop, don't use any type of cleaning chemicals, as they can react with the outer layer of the display. Never use anything more powerful than a damp rag that you've dried enough to make sure that it won't drip.
     
    #3 Ottomaton, Dec 7, 2004
  4. Troy McClure

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    I used to spit on my screen and clean with my fist, but I stopped when it started spitting back :eek: It was actually kind of a relief actually, I got tired of having to clean it.
     
    #4 Troy McClure, Dec 7, 2004
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    A soft, damp cloth. I've read that it's best not to use anything harsher than water on a laptop screen. That's what I use on mine for the past year and a half, and I believe it has worked fine.
     
    #5 TraJ, Dec 7, 2004
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    In light of this revelation.. Toby Keith immediatley releases "A woman is a lot like one'uh them foldin' computers"
     
    #6 moestavern19, Dec 7, 2004
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    I'd think that canned air would be best...
     
    #7 tierre_brown, Dec 7, 2004
  8. Mr. Mooch

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    You guys once again rock! Now I think I'll take a break from studying and head to South Beach for the day.

    I'll bring my camera. :D
     
    #8 Mr. Mooch, Dec 7, 2004
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    I would use distilled water on your clean and soft damp cloth, but that's probably pretty anal, I guess. :eek:
     
    #9 Deckard, Dec 7, 2004
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    I use tissue and a light amout of water.
     
    #10 Kilgore Trout, Dec 7, 2004
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    I highly do not recommend steel wool.:mad:
     
    #11 swilkins, Dec 7, 2004
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