it has a lot of smuges and specks but i dont want to clean it because i dont want to get any water in the laptop. should i use a damp rag or something? also i dont want to put to much pressure on the screen.
2007-12-30 13:31:06 · 27 answers · asked by dagokid3500 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
Please heed this advice if possible. You can get cleaners for it, but check with the manufacturers recommendations first and foremost. If you use something that's not recommended and it damages it, you will absolutely get refused for warranty claims.
Some cleaners can cause your screen to fog up. So don't use anything, including windex, rubbing alcohol, or even water until you check online with the manufacturer. All of those things have caused problems at some time or another. So be safe, and use only what is recommended.
2007-12-30 14:02:42 · answer #1 · answered by jediprice70 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
as the first poster said, never use a household cleaner like windex on a laptop screen (the chemicals inside can hurt the LCD screen). I usually use a 50/50 mix of rubbing alcohol and water on a soft cotton rag. Then quickly dry it with another cotton rag (as it is not good to keep the monitor wet for long. This is actually why you are mixing the water with rubbing alcohol in the first place, as the alcohol mix evaporates faster than just plain water just in case you accidentally leave a little on).
If it is just dust on the LCD screen, you don't even need the 50/50 mix and can just use the clean cotton rag to wipe the dust off.
2007-12-30 13:36:30 · answer #2 · answered by goldilocks82 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dilute isopropyl alcohol (not rubbing alcohol, as it may contain oil) into a solution of no greater than 50% alcohol and 50% with distilled water / deionised water. Purified / bottled water works well too.
Put the solution in a small atomiser bottle, the type that you push from the top to get a fine mist. It works really well at getting just the right amount on your screen with a spray on each quadrant.
Apply the solution to a cotton cloth, such as an old T-shirt, lint-free microfiber cloth, or other very soft cloth. A large cloth is best, since it will help to reduce the risk of leaving streaks across the screen from finger pressure.
Wipe the cloth against the screen in a counter-clockwise, or other consistent motion. Apply an even pressure to the cloth but take care not to press your fingers into the cloth or screen.
This solution works very well !
2007-12-30 13:35:07 · answer #3 · answered by Phade3 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's and LCD, they have special LCD wipes at Best Buy and Circuit City. If it trully needs a cleaning then get thos, Don't use Windex or other chemicals that can damage the screen and it's surface layers, it's not recommended. If theres just a little dust, blow it away with a blower. You know thos cans that have air in them for undusting computers, keyboards, etc. Those can also be found at Best Buy and Circuit City.
2007-12-30 13:35:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I use a microfiber cloth and if something is on it that I cant get off with the cloth alone, a little rubbing alcohol will take it off. Be sure not to put much and squeeze out the excess before you rub it, you dont want any of it running down the screen into your computer.
2007-12-30 13:35:38 · answer #5 · answered by Christy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The screen of a desktop monitor can be cleaned with carefully applied glass cleaners, but a laptop screen isn't glass! Use a soft cloth -- dry -- and nothing else. That's what I'm told by our IT guy at work who also works part-time at a computer repair shop.
2007-12-30 13:35:49 · answer #6 · answered by thejanith 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I happen to have a cleaning cloth (well, several) meant for cleaning eyeglasses like mine the lenses of which have an anti-reflective coating, and as such need special care.
You can go to any Pearl, or Lenscrafters, or Walmart Optical for that matter, and ask for a cleaning cloth for anti-reflective lenses. They'll know what you're talking about.
If you don't wear glasses, and they look at you funny, just tell them you wear contacts and want to see if you can clean them while you're wearing them! Then take the cloth and pretend to dab your eye! ;)
Now, where *did* I put my cloth? Oh well, guess I'll have to use my shirt sleeve - again.
-stan
2007-12-30 13:39:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless your laptop screen is made of glass, which is highly unlikely don't use clorox or bleach or windex because they have harsh chemicals such as ammonia that will make your lcd screen turn yellow over time and destroy it. Use a Lcd cleaner from circuit city or computer stores.
2007-12-30 13:52:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi. A clean, soft cloth with a bit on non-ammonia cleaner used when the machine is powered off should do a good job. Just remember, scratches - like diamonds- are forever.
2007-12-30 13:34:30 · answer #9 · answered by Cirric 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
take one of those glass cleaner cloths i mean glasses you wear for seeing (just making that clear so you dont use the wrough cloth) and slowley go down the screen from top to bottom then pick it up and do the next section. if you know what i mean.
2007-12-30 13:35:28 · answer #10 · answered by Insanity 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋