Good way to clean a Laptop LCD screen?

[Super Warrior]

This is for a laptop. Since I've had it in early 2006, the amount of dust has slowly but surely added up.

Whats a good way to clean off slightly caked dust from an LCD screen, ya know, without damaging/denting/etc it.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

[kicko]

get one of those soft cloths like used for eye glasses etc.

[dphirschler]

Could try using a dry paintbrush.


Darryl

[fatbloke88]

you can get alcohol free wipes specifically for cleaning laptop/lcd screens (they dont scratch or damage the surface) i get mine from pc world cos its local(uk) but i just checked best buy and they do them.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp;jsessionid=B54D404SL2L23KC4D3IFAFY?_dyncharset...All+Categories

[TBoneit]

Gee and I just use Windex.....

Some of these screens are really cruddy.

I use Windex on the LCDs of the Portable DVD players we repair too.

Never seen a problem

[Po|arbeaR]

A soft cloth with the highest rubbing content alcohol anything you can find over 92 or 93% works best for me. Dries quick and leaves to streaks.

-PB

[Jeremiah58]

This may sound disgusting, but the best way to clean just about anything from an LCD screen, is saliva with a soft handkerchief or a ball of cotton.
Saliva is slightly alkaline and containes some enzymes that cleans perfectly and instantly (without hard rubbing).

[DereX888]

This may sound disgusting, but the best way to clean just about anything from an LCD screen, is saliva with a soft handkerchief or a ball of cotton.
Saliva is slightly alkaline and containes some enzymes that cleans perfectly and instantly (without hard rubbing).

OMFG



I can see germs building entire countries and new civilizations on the surface of a screen 'cleaned' that way...

Anyone wants to buy a second-hand monitor with shiny spanking clean screen?


BTW:
Piss contains ammonia, same as windex... might come handy for dirt tougher than dust...

[Jeremiah58]

I can see germs building entire countries and new civilizations on the surface of a screen 'cleaned' that way...

You bet. I keep'em as pets.
But at least you'll have something to watch on your screen once it burns out.

[DereX888]

You bet. I keep'em as pets.
But al least you'll have something to watch on your screen once it burns out.

I can see that, instead of fish tank...

[vico1]

BTW:
Piss contains ammonia, same as windex... might come handy for dirt tougher than dust...

You bet. I keep'em as pets.
But al least you'll have something to watch on your screen once it burns out.

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[bevills1]

Before CallForHelp was dropped from G4 TV. they had a show that said not to use Windex or anything with ammonia and recommended using cleaners designed for cleaning laptop screens. You might want to do some Google searches or search http://www.callforhelptv.com/.

[MOVIEGEEK]

Gee and I just use Windex.....

Some of these screens are really cruddy.

I use Windex on the LCDs of the Portable DVD players we repair too.

Never seen a problem

Never use ammonia on plastic!It can cause permanent damage.
As others have said use isopropyl alcohol or water.

[MOVIEGEEK]

This may sound disgusting, but the best way to clean just about anything from an LCD screen, is saliva with a soft handkerchief or a ball of cotton.
Saliva is slightly alkaline and containes some enzymes that cleans perfectly and instantly (without hard rubbing).

I guess if mothers use it to clean wounds and dirt on kids I guess it's good enough for anything. :P