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Cleaning the MBP?

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CaptSaltyJack

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I dislike aluminum for this very reason.. it shows dirt quite easily. Any suggestions on how to clean the palm rest area and the touchpad?

Thanks!
 
You should use a dry soft cloth, such as a optical quality cloth, you can also use this on the screen:cool:
 
CaptSaltyJack said:
I dislike aluminum for this very reason.. it shows dirt quite easily. Any suggestions on how to clean the palm rest area and the touchpad?

Thanks!
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The MBP shows dirt??? You havent used a BlackBook...that thing shows EVERYTHING! But anyways, to clean the computer and such (including the screen and trackpad) I suggest buying iKlear. Its uses by Apple techs and I have been using it for years. Its safe to use all over the computer and its a good buy. Its a great buy and good thing to have...especially if you have a glossy screen.
 
Remember to have the thing turned off with no power or battery and be sure that's its all dry before you turn it on! ;)

Remember not to use alcohol or acetone on the display. That'll dry it out or something from what I've read.
 
CaptSaltyJack said:
I dislike aluminum for this very reason.. it shows dirt quite easily. Any suggestions on how to clean the palm rest area and the touchpad?

Thanks!
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Really? I've found that it looks clean as well as amazing all the time! Unless you look at a certain angle, i suppose you can see some dust on it, but other than that, i love it! On the MacBook palm rests, you can see a lot more dirt and grime.
 
I use iKlear solution. I have been using it for the past 2 years and my MBP still looks like it just came out of the retail box for the first time. :)
 
A washing machine usually does the trick! Just kidding... I would recommend spraying some sort of cleaner onto a cloth and then wiping that over the MBP
 
Read the User's Manual and you will find the answer.

Cleaning your MacBook Pro When cleaning the outside of your MacBook Pro and its
components, first shut down your MacBook Pro, unplug the power adapter, and
remove the battery. Then use a damp, soft, lint-free cloth to clean the computer’s
exterior. Avoid getting moisture in any openings. Do not spray liquid directly on
the computer. Do not use aerosol sprays, solvents, or abrasives that might damage
the finish.
Cleaning your MacBook Pro display To clean your MacBook Pro screen, first shut
down your MacBook Pro, unplug the power adapter, and remove the battery.
Then dampen the included cleaning cloth with just water and wipe the screen. Do not
spray liquid directly on the screen.
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I know that the plastic finish of the Macbook dont last very long in the palm rest... but I wonder how long the aluminium finish of the pro resists, I think it doesnt wear out over time, right?
 
alphaod said:
Rubbing alcohol or acetone.
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I agree with the rubbing alcohol...

...but HIGHLY disagree with using ACETONE!

ACETONE is a SOLVENT and eats plastic! I know because in a former life (Plastics Manufacturing Company) we used it in our processing. Acetone is also used in Nail Polish remover and good for eating away SuperGlue if you happen to get it on your hands.
 
I agree with all the posts recommending iKlear! I used it on my 12" PB and iPods. Now I use it on my BlackMac and iPhone. I also use it to clean the wife's MBP and iPhone. It works great and if you buy the large bottle, you can have years of clean Apples! :D
 
merl1n said:
I agree with the rubbing alcohol...

...but HIGHLY disagree with using ACETONE!

ACETONE is a SOLVENT and eats plastic! I know because in a former life (Plastics Manufacturing Company) we used it in our processing. Acetone is also used in Nail Polish remover and good for eating away SuperGlue if you happen to get it on your hands.
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Well I love using acetone... :rolleyes:

I mean it is aluminium.
 
i havent had any issues cleaning the aluminum casing with a disinfecting wipe, i generally dry it out a bit so it does not leave much of the liquid residue and then use a microfibre cloth (lens, lcd, etc cloth) to dry it off

and iKlear is amazing for LCDs (and i guess some use it successfully as an entire cleaning solution :p which does work nicely)
 
iKlear iKlear iKlear.

i recommend just getting the value pack thing with the travel wipes, iKlear, and like 3 different cloths
 
This might sound silly, but.. is the MBP really aluminum? It just doesn't feel like metal to me, feels like a more solid plastic. Same with the back of the 1st generation iPhone, everyone kept saying "oh wow, it's aluminum." It's not, it's faux aluminum.
 
OK let me pose a slightly different question :) Which parts of it are aluminum? I swear it's not 100%.. after all, that web page does say "encased" in aluminum. The bottom and top feel like it, but the palm rest area doesn't feel like metal to me. Maybe I'm on crack.
 
Its Aluminum, wait to you get a nice dent or ding.

As far as cleaning goes...I have tried iKlear & Monster iClean and both left horrible streaks on the lcd and case. I think they are both polymer based.

Our IT Director gave us each a bottle of Shaggymac Optimist Prime. It cleans the lcd and the ALUMINUM case flawlessly. This prompted me to order one of their screen protectors for the MBP. We'll see when it arrives.
 
I went with the iklear after all these posts. I'll let you guys know of my experiences with it!!
 
Yes, please do. I'm mostly interested in how it will clean the MBP casing rather than the screen.
 
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