I have a WHITE iBook G4. Well, it WAS a white Mac anyway. It's gotten a bit on the dirty side in the last few years, and I would like to know if there were some easy ways to clean it without resorting to go to Fry's Electronics to buy some super-uber, fantastic computer cleaning product that costs a bundle. I've tried water and tissue but the dirt is resisting my attempts! Other than that, if there is no other alternative, Fry's here I come!
2007-06-28 19:38:07 · 8 answers · asked by bananniepie 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
About the Magic Clean Eraser, I have one of those too. But if I used that on the keyboard, wouldn't the water get into the circuits/"innards" of the laptop if I scrubbed the eraser to hard?
2007-06-28 22:56:30 · update #1
DO NOT use any household cleaners, specially ones containing Ammonia, they will destroy your PC.
Use Isopropol (Rubbing) Alcohol sparingly on a paper towel. Then, wait for the alcohol to completely evaporate before turning your Mac back on.
2007-06-28 19:44:51 · answer #1 · answered by ELfaGeek 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nothing acidic and nothing petroleum based (i.e., alcohol). I use a few drops of Formula 409 on smudges but overall, just a chamois and warm water wrung completely out. I have an older iBook G3 and scratches are a fact of life. If you do decide to go the expense of scratch removal then also consider sleeves, films, or cases to prevent future scratches. As for the LCD, commercial cleaning pads are terrible. The same warm chamios works fine. Wring completely out and never allow water to drip down behind the edges of the screen. The computer should be off during cleaning. As for what "the geniuses thought" about our dirty hands, I'm sure they figured that between the cost and the beauty of the Macs, we'd keep our hands clean.
2007-06-28 19:53:57 · answer #2 · answered by Mac/Win/Lin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. I have one and works great. I have an iBook g4 as well.
That's the only thing about Mac's that I hate. You would think they would have better brains when it came to constructing a workable shell. What genius thought this was good when we all have dirty hands? It's nice on the outside but that grey crap on the inside is garbage. It's a dirt magnet.
2007-06-28 19:48:57 · answer #3 · answered by Veritas et Aequitas () 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the same unit, and this is what I use, as recommended by someone at the MacStore:
1. Dilute Cif (or Jif?) in warm water.
2. Dip a soft cloth into the solution & wring out (not totally dry, but just enough so it won't drip)
3. Wipe over all surfaces gently to clean.
4. Go over surfaces again with a clean, damp cloth to remove excess soapy solution, and
5. Taa-daa! Admire your clean Mac!
.. well, it's worked for me so far! ;O)
ps. despite it being an abrasive cream, for as long as i've used this solution, it has not affected the texture of my computer whatsoever. just make sure you dilute it enough!
2007-06-28 19:50:01 · answer #4 · answered by sweet_ixora 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about household, but the best thing for cleaning computers (especially keyboards) is what's called a Compressed Gas Duster. You can get them most anywhere and they only cost a few dollars.
2007-06-28 19:43:55 · answer #5 · answered by Ghost 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a 'Magic Eraser'. They are about a buck a piece and are wonderful. Mr. Clean does one, and there are generic ones as well.
2007-06-28 19:47:43 · answer #6 · answered by M C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im using 40% alcohol to clean my laptop and it works fine with me...without destroying the texture or the color.
try it if you like..
2007-06-28 19:42:31 · answer #7 · answered by JMnemonic 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should use a soft material nothing with a rough Surface as it will scratch the screen!!
2007-06-28 19:51:02 · answer #8 · answered by Kimmi01 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋