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| Thread ID: 67946 | 2006-04-11 04:33:00 | Cleaning the surface ofa LCD Screen | symiggy (7597) | Press F1 |
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| 445672 | 2006-04-11 04:33:00 | Can anyone advise me on the best method of cleaning the surface of a LCD screen of the usual spots that tend to accumulate with time. Thank you. |
symiggy (7597) | ||
| 445673 | 2006-04-11 04:41:00 | You can buy LCD screen cleaner form DSE, which is just a mixture of 50% water and 50% Isopropyl Alcohol. Iso is cheaper and can be bought from DSE or your local chemist shop. Use a soft cloth, not paper towels or other scratchy material. |
pctek (84) | ||
| 445674 | 2006-04-11 05:01:00 | Do not use mr muscle | mejobloggs (264) | ||
| 445675 | 2006-04-11 05:08:00 | Whats wrong with mr muscle i use it all the time to clean my lcd screen on my laptop and no problems whatsoever. | Hitech (9024) | ||
| 445676 | 2006-04-11 05:18:00 | * Do not spray any liquids on the LCD screen directly, and do not use paper towels, this can cause the LCD screen to become scratched. * Always apply the solution to your cloth first, not directly to the parts you are cleaning. You want to avoid dripping the solution directly into your computer or laptop. * Stroke the cloth across the display in one direction, moving from the top of the display to the bottom (WowWorx.com). The official word on LCD cleaning in Apple manuals is to use a solution of diluted isopropyl alcohol, no more than a 50% solution. Usually the rubbing alcohol you buy at a drugstore that is either 90% or 98% pure but 98% is pretty hard to get (you don't need it anyway). I mix 1 part water and 1 part 90% isopropyl alcohol, which works out to... um.. something just under a 50% solution. Be absolutely sure to use a very VERY soft cloth. I use a piece of soft flannel. Do NOT use paper towels or anything more abrasive than an old worn out cotton Tshirt. Absolutely do NOT use windex or anything with ammonia in it, it can etch the screen surface and can cause the plastic to go cloudy. You don't want that to happen! BTW, there is a commercial cleaning solution called something like Klear-Screen, it's pretty expensive. It is merely a 50% solution of isopropyl alcohol and water. Just like I make, for a fraction of the cost (jeremy.zawodny.com). Prior to cleaning your unit, unplug it. Then, use a soft cloth such as soft, untreated eyeglass cloths or microfiber cleaning cloths, rather than tissues. Also, use the correct cleaning solution. Be aware that you should not use any product containing ammonia or ethanol, as these components will degrade LCD screens. Make certain the commercial computer monitor cleanser you purchase specifically states that it is for use as a LCD screen cleaner. Rather than buying a commercial cleaner, some people make their own solution using 50% isopropyl alcohol and 50% distilled water (tap water may leave mineral spots on your screen). -------------------- Spray the cloth, not the screen. When cleaning LCD screens, whether computers or televisions, make sure it is unplugged. Do not place or spray the liquid directly onto your notebook or television LCD screen. Instead, dampen the cleaning cloth slightly with the specialized cleanser and then gently wipe your screen in a consistent motion, such as counter clockwise, rather than haphazard motions. Use the cleaner sparingly to avoid the leakage of excess fluid into the keypad. ----------------------- Its not rocket science, but if you want more try here (www.compukiss.com). |
Strommer (42) | ||
| 445677 | 2006-04-11 05:25:00 | Commercial glass cleaners can be injurious to the surface of the LCD panel, and are not recommended . The make the screen foggy over time as the chemicals react with the plastic panel . From one large manufacturer: NOTICE: Do not use any of the following chemicals or any solutions that contain them: Acetone, ethyl alcohol, toluene, ethyl acid, ammonia, or methyl chloride . If you have a different chemical or solution and are not sure whether it is suitable, do not use it . Using any of the chemicals in the previous list may cause permanent damage to the LCD or flat panel screen . Some commercial window cleaners contain ammonia and are therefore unacceptable . |
godfather (25) | ||
| 445678 | 2006-04-11 05:42:00 | Thanks very much for all your input. I'll go with the isopropyl /water solution. |
symiggy (7597) | ||
| 445679 | 2006-04-11 05:44:00 | Slightly damp microfiber cloth works well for me. :D The blue ones sold for cleaning bathrooms :2cents: |
Sue (33) | ||
| 445680 | 2006-04-11 06:17:00 | And on the subject: "Meths" is death to many plastics. You'd have trouble buying ethyl (except with artificial flavours and colours) anyway. Isopropyl is probably the safest alcohol for cleaning. | Graham L (2) | ||
| 445681 | 2006-04-11 11:17:00 | Slightly damp microfiber cloth works well for me. :D The blue ones sold for cleaning bathrooms :2cents: I have a Microfibre cleaning cloth from a $2 shop and it works like magic. |
Strommer (42) | ||
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