Cleaning the Screen on My Powerbook

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Nawlins

macrumors member

Original poster

• Oct 30, 2003

• #1

I have a few light smudges on the screen of my 12" Powerbook (first generation) and was wondering what's the best way to clean it without damaging the computer?

Thanks

 

pivo6

Suspended

• Oct 30, 2003

• #2

Use a cleaner that is specific to LCD screens. They are designed not to scratch your display. You can find some at Office Max and others I'm sure.

 

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sahnert

macrumors 6502a

• Oct 30, 2003

• #3

I use a 3M ScotchBrite High Performance Cloth. Relatively inexpensive at Costco. I'm sure they're available other places. Haven't had any problems with scratching or anything.

 

voicegy

macrumors 65816

• Oct 30, 2003

• #4

I've had excellent results by using those sprays and cloths that you can get at sunglasses stores.

 

billyboy

macrumors 65816

• Nov 2, 2003

• #5

A periodic wipe with a damp tissue does ok too. That and a piece of copy paper when the lid goes down and you should be good for a clean screen. Oh yes, and a big stick for the jerkoes who touch your screen.

 

idea_hamster

macrumors 65816

• Nov 2, 2003

• #6

Originally posted by billyboy
Oh yes, and a big stick for the jerkoes who touch your screen.

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Ha!😀 😎 That's outstanding!

I've never understood why people need to refer to something on-screen by fingering the actual screen -- didn't anyone ever tell them, "Hey, you know, it's not a window to another dimension. It's just a video image, not the real thing!"

Why they think I'll pay more attention to what they're saying is beyond me: could it be, "If I leave a slimy fingerprint on the screen, everyone will remember exactly where I want the change to be"?!

Grrrr....