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Caring for your MBP (late 2008)

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Buzz Law

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Nov 16, 2008
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I recently picked up the unibody Macbook Pro. Being a fool mixed with wanting to show off the gorgeous nakedness of the machine - resulted in me bypassing any thoughts of a sleeve for this sleek computer.

Since then, I have a small soup stain just to the left outside of the trackpad which seems to be a hardened water stain - which can be seen and felt. Also, I've noticed its quite easy to acquire grease marks on the black keys.

Are there any techniques I can use to clean stains off of the brushed aluminum body? As well as the keys and monitor without damaging them?

I plan on getting a sleeve to help prevent anymore imperfections.
 
Buzz Law said:
I recently picked up the unibody Macbook Pro. Being a fool mixed with wanting to show off the gorgeous nakedness of the machine - resulted in me bypassing any thoughts of a sleeve for this sleek computer.

Since then, I have a small soup stain just to the left outside of the trackpad which seems to be a hardened water stain - which can be seen and felt. Also, I've noticed its quite easy to acquire grease marks on the black keys.

Are there any techniques I can use to clean stains off of the brushed aluminum body? As well as the keys and monitor without damaging them?

I plan on getting a sleeve to help prevent anymore imperfections.
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First off, don't eat around your MBP.

Second, the manual that came with your MBP says to only use a damp cloth to clean your MBP. That is all I have used so far. I used to clean my Black MacBook with a clorox wipe once every month or two but, I have not done that with the MBP yet.
 
iVeBeenDrinkin' said:
First off, don't eat around your MBP.

Second, the manual that came with your MBP says to only use a damp cloth to clean your MBP. That is all I have used so far. I used to clean my Black MacBook with a clorox wipe once every month or two but, I have not done that with the MBP yet.
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A damp cloth of water? Can this be used for both the screen and the body?

Sorry for being a lazy ass, I just prefer testimonials.
 
Buzz Law said:
A damp cloth of water? Can this be used for both the screen and the body?

Sorry for being a lazy ass, I just prefer testimonials.
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Yes, it can on the new MB and MBP's. They are glass and aluminum. I don't even use iKlear anymore.
 
Thanks for the responses. Finally, I'm concerned about the keyboard. Does the same rule apply? I'm worried if I use a damp cloth on the keys, the letters/numbers will fade..
 
I clean my MacBook (white) buy turning it off, pulling the battery, and wipe it down using 100% isopropanol we have in the lab. I then allow it to sit overnight in the vacuum hood. Granted, you may not have vacuum hood, but you can get 95% iso from wally world, and keep the computer in a warm room overnight so that all the alcohol will evaporate off.
 
I chuckled at the oil remark, thanks.

About the isopropanol, is that the same as isopropyl? If so, I have 50% which doesn't sound too healthy after hearing about your 100. I guess I'm just being ....y! I'm just nervous about wiping adding any solvents to this thing.

One more question I forgot to mention. Can I also wipe down the trackpad with water?

Thanks for all the remarks!
 
Buzz Law said:
Are there any techniques I can use to clean stains off of the brushed aluminum body? As well as the keys and monitor without damaging them?
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It is NOT brushed aluminium. It is anodized. There is quite the difference, even if the anodising of the MB/Ps is a cheap one.

Anyway, use a damp cloth. Don't rub, wipe.
 
i just picked up a new iklear pack from the apple store it comes with everything you need, they say its for the mbp's outside case and inside/screen..
 
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