Help clean glue off screen

[MacBH928]

I tried to cover my camera ono a macbook pro with a small piece of black electric tape, now there is ugly glue residue that is giving a cloudy effect on the shiny screen.

Any tips on how to clean it out without damaging the screen?
I tried rubbing it with a pencil eraser and removing it with screen cleaner (Whoosh!), it got better but there is still a cloudy effect around the square piece of tape itself.

 

[vkd]

Hairspray is good for dissolving that gum

 

[oldhifi]

WD40

 

[MacBH928]

Hairspray is good for dissolving that gum

won't it damage the screen?
the display is treated with chemicals that keeps shiny and gives it the clear look

WD40

that might be extremely corrosive

 

[Shadow Jolteon]

I would try using a clean strip of electrical tape to try to pull as much off the remaining adhesive as possible, then clean the glass thoroughly with either some kind screen cleaner or rubbing alcohol with a soft cloth.

If it's still stuck on, look closely to see if it isn't actually scratches or the anti-glare coating didn't come off in that area. If it is indeed residue still stuck, you could try using a plastic razor blade (or other kind of sharp, but soft tool) to gently scrape it off, then clean again.

 

[willmtaylor]

I tried to cover my camera ono a macbook pro with a small piece of black electric tape, now there is ugly glue residue that is giving a cloudy effect on the shiny screen.

Any tips on how to clean it out without damaging the screen?
I tried rubbing it with a pencil eraser and removing it with screen cleaner (Whoosh!), it got better but there is still a cloudy effect around the square piece of tape itself.

Purosol. It's safe enough for NASA's lenses and high end camera equipment, so it's probably OK on your screen.

If you want something cheap and easy on-hand, spray some WD-40 on a clean cloth, and then use cloth to remove residue. Then immediately get another cloth with water and wipe off any WD-40 residue.

 

[MacBH928]

I would try using a clean strip of electrical tape to try to pull as much off the remaining adhesive as possible, then clean the glass thoroughly with either some kind screen cleaner or rubbing alcohol with a soft cloth.

If it's still stuck on, look closely to see if it isn't actually scratches or the anti-glare coating didn't come off in that area. If it is indeed residue still stuck, you could try using a plastic razor blade (or other kind of sharp, but soft tool) to gently scrape it off, then clean again.

thanks, its not like hard glue, its the kind of mushy soft clue that like the Uhu stick. I think I might try Purosol

 

[oldhifi]

won't it damage the screen?
the display is treated with chemicals that keeps shiny and gives it the clear look



that might be extremely corrosive

its a lubricant:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WD-40

 

[willmtaylor]

its a lubricant:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WD-40

More like a penetrating oil commonly but not ideally used as a lubricant.

 

[vkd]

won't it damage the screen?
the display is treated with chemicals that keeps shiny and gives it the clear look



that might be extremely corrosive

It is glass that has the glue on it, right? Glass is tough, oil won't damage it nor hairspray. You could test on a window in your house first if you are doubtful.

 

[willmtaylor]

It is glass that has the glue on it, right? Glass is tough, oil won't damage it nor hairspray. You could test on a window in your house first if you are doubtful.

But phone screens have special coatins that are noticeable if removed chemically.