Cleaning LCD Screen, how?

code777 · code777 #1 (**permalink**)

12-18-2004, 11:48 AM

Ok, I've read so much on this but everytime I attempt to clean my iBook's screen, i get streaks and well there are marks that refuse to come out. I'm afraid the more I try to clean the screen the more damage I am doing to it. So, what is the best way to clean the iBook's screen, what do you use? thanks!

Desolate One · Desolate One #2 (**permalink**)

12-18-2004, 01:04 PM

I haven't tried it yet but my local Apple store sells disposable screen cleaning wipes. May just pop in to see wot they're made of and then pick up a cheaper alternative.

code777 · code777 #3 (**permalink**)

12-18-2004, 01:38 PM

i guess it bothers me there are streaks and stuff after i clean the screen, i mean its not like i can see them when the display is on... and the more i try to clean the LCD the more I feel like I'm ruining it. Someone told me to try and not to clean the screen often as it will ruin it within time, any truth to this?

Lasha · Lasha #4 (**permalink**)

12-18-2004, 02:58 PM

I have a regular LCD monitor and I use a soaked-and-squeezed bounty to wet the screen, I get off the ugly spit marks or whatever is on it, lol. And then I use a try bounty right after that to get the wetness off. Remember, only use enough wetness to let the water stick to the screen, and not drip down.

oo5yolo10 · oo5yolo10 #5 (**permalink**)

12-18-2004, 07:20 PM

I just bought some yesterday for my ibook, they are called "monitor wipes" by Dust-off, they look like a baby wipe container, 70 for 7 bucks, and they work. They were at best buy

Aptmunich · Aptmunich #6 (**permalink**)

12-18-2004, 08:19 PM

just wipe your screen carefully with a damp, soft cloth and you should be fine...
Works for me at least...

vuschejan · vuschejan #7 (**permalink**)

12-18-2004, 09:23 PM

Make sure never to use Paper Towels, they'll scratch it.

code777 · code777 #8 (**permalink**)

12-18-2004, 10:51 PM

hey i bought some overpriced monster iClean and wow, the stuff WORKS! crystal clear! can i use this stuff on the outside of the iBook?

prophet · prophet #9 (**permalink**)

12-19-2004, 12:05 AM

a slightly damp piece of newspaper works for me

Lasha · Lasha #10 (**permalink**)

12-19-2004, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vuschejan

Make sure never to use Paper Towels, they'll scratch it.

I use a damp and squeezed Bounty paper towel on my LCD, works like a dream.

vuschejan · vuschejan #11 (**permalink**)

12-19-2004, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lasha

I use a damp and squeezed Bounty paper towel on my LCD, works like a dream.

I'm just quoting the Ibook handbook

Check the manual!

Aptmunich #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 09, 2004 Location: Munich Posts: 9,073 Mac Specs: Aluminium Macbook 2.4 Ghz 4GB RAM, SSD 24" Samsung Display, iPhone 4, iPad 2	12-18-2004, 08:19 PM just wipe your screen carefully with a damp, soft cloth and you should be fine... Works for me at least... Mac-Forums Twitter \| Mac-Forums Blog My Twitter \| Jetplane Journal
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code777 #1 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	12-18-2004, 11:48 AM Ok, I've read so much on this but everytime I attempt to clean my iBook's screen, i get streaks and well there are marks that refuse to come out. I'm afraid the more I try to clean the screen the more damage I am doing to it. So, what is the best way to clean the iBook's screen, what do you use? thanks!
	QUOTE Thanks

Desolate One #2 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	12-18-2004, 01:04 PM I haven't tried it yet but my local Apple store sells disposable screen cleaning wipes. May just pop in to see wot they're made of and then pick up a cheaper alternative.
	QUOTE Thanks

Lasha #4 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	12-18-2004, 02:58 PM I have a regular LCD monitor and I use a soaked-and-squeezed bounty to wet the screen, I get off the ugly spit marks or whatever is on it, lol. And then I use a try bounty right after that to get the wetness off. Remember, only use enough wetness to let the water stick to the screen, and not drip down.
	QUOTE Thanks

oo5yolo10 #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 08, 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 183 Mac Specs: Powerbook G4, ipod nano, ipod video and a whole lotta love	12-18-2004, 07:20 PM I just bought some yesterday for my ibook, they are called "monitor wipes" by Dust-off, they look like a baby wipe container, 70 for 7 bucks, and they work. They were at best buy
	QUOTE Thanks

vuschejan #7 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	12-18-2004, 09:23 PM Make sure never to use Paper Towels, they'll scratch it.
	QUOTE Thanks

code777 #8 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	12-18-2004, 10:51 PM hey i bought some overpriced monster iClean and wow, the stuff WORKS! crystal clear! can i use this stuff on the outside of the iBook?
	QUOTE Thanks

prophet #9 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	12-19-2004, 12:05 AM a slightly damp piece of newspaper works for me
	QUOTE Thanks

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