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29-Mar-2008, 12:27 PM #1
Unhappy How to clean a laptop screen
My computer monitor is kinda like a laptop screen and has all these little dirty spots that i want to get off. The problem is i don't want to ruin my screen, who does? If anyone has any idea how to clean a laptop screen, please let me know. Thanx
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29-Mar-2008, 01:22 PM #3
I've used Klear Screen for a long time. See www.klearscreen.com.
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29-Mar-2008, 07:57 PM #4
I use 25% alcohol and water, works just fine. Whatever cleaner you use, use it SPARINGLY, do NOT let any run behind the bezel! Use only a soft cloth, NEVER use paper products to clean LCD screens, they'll scratch the plastic front plate.
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29-Mar-2008, 08:32 PM #5
Agree with above comments but note that one of the features of klearscreen is that it sprays on an absolutely ultra-fine mist that doesn't form droplets so there is no running liquid. I have used it for several years now on TV, Laptop and LCD screens. I purchase it at a local computer store and a little goes a very long way.
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30-Mar-2008, 12:57 AM #6
I only use soft cloth with mineral water!
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01-Apr-2008, 02:14 PM #7
Slightly dampen the corner of a lint-free cloth (you can get about a billion cloths from Wal-Mart for next to nothing). Use the damp corner to scrub the screen; use the dry part to wipe it off.

Nothing additional to buy (except the lint-free cloths). Lasts forever. Guarenteed to work on all screens including flat-panel, CRTs, plasma, and eyeglasses.

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02-Apr-2008, 10:34 AM #8
Two parts white vinegar + one part water

On newer laptop LCD screens with the sharp-looking glossy finish, isopropyl (rubbing alcohol) can burn off the gloss and make your screen look bland.
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Two parts white vinegar + one part water

On newer laptop LCD screens with the sharp-looking glossy finish, isopropyl (rubbing alcohol) can burn off the gloss and make your screen look bland.
Sure, but then the screen stinks!

You don't use pure alcohol, you use a 25% or so mix with mostly water.
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12-Apr-2008, 09:22 AM #10
baby wipes are good leave one to dry and use a wet one best thinks out they are alcohol based but only a very tiny bit
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12-Apr-2008, 05:52 PM #11
I sure wouldn't use those on my screen! There are oils in the compound they use that's bound to stick to the screen and cause streaking at the very least.
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14-Apr-2008, 01:49 PM #13
I own a newfoundlander dog. he could lick it once and it would be clean, however it would be alot slimy.
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That is tooooo funny !!!!!
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26-Apr-2008, 10:21 AM #15
try out
http://www.jscreenfix.com/

note you can't use internet explorer (what a great site )
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