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    just cleaned my macbook

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by chant, Oct 1, 2007.

  1. chant

    chant Notebook Evangelist

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    i know its a useless thread...but i thought i'd share that it looks mighty good! <3Mac
     
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  2. Sam

    Sam Notebook Virtuoso

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    I need to clean it again...I've been putting it off.

    I <3 my MacBook too :p.
     
    Sam, Oct 1, 2007
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  3. chant

    chant Notebook Evangelist

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    You should use a Mr.Clean Magic Eraser...few rubs and its brand new
     
    chant, Oct 1, 2007
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  4. Sam

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    How much is it? Remember, I'm broke :eek:.
     
    Sam, Oct 1, 2007
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    Will that magic eraser work good with the mbp also? What do you guys use for the screen?
     
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  6. Sam

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    I just use a microfibre cloth (like one for cleaning glasses, if you wear any) and water. It works well.
     
    Sam, Oct 1, 2007
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    I use the shaggymac keyboard protector. It's just a big microfiber cloth, and I"m too lazy to get a separate one just to clean the screen.
     
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  8. chant

    chant Notebook Evangelist

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    im not sure if it will work with the MBP but it works wonders for the MB. I picked up a package of TWO magic erasers for $2.00 USD...so pretty cheap, and quite effective. Also, I use "Dust-Off" Monitor Wipes for my laptop screen. I got it at Comp USA i think....
     
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    I read a couple posts that scared me. People saying they used a cloth and water and water got under their screen. I used to just use water and some paper towel on my old laptop without any issues, but those couple of posts have me scared to use liquid on the mbp screen
     
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    I'd be more worried about the paper towel, which is wood-based usually and particularly rough even compared to normal paper, than the water.

    Usually when people say "water", they mean they dab the cloth to get it moist. There shouldn't be much water residue on your screen at all afterwards - if there is, you probably used too much water.
     
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    Doesn't Apple recommend that you use water and a cloth to clean their screens?
     
    Ken Wind, Oct 1, 2007
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    i never had a problem with the paper towel, although it was an older matte lcd
     
    myshkin, Oct 1, 2007
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  13. Sam

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    No, they recommend you use iKlear, but it costs (here in Canada) $30 :mad: :D.

    http://www.klearscreen.com/iKlear.aspx
     
    Sam, Oct 1, 2007
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  14. SaferSephiroth

    SaferSephiroth The calamity from within

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    ^ Wow that is so predictable of Apple. Screw that!
     
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    Well, it works well, as advertised. But I just wouldn't pay $30 for cleaning liquid when water works fine.
     
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    Xander Paranoid Android

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    Maybe those "Apple Geniuses" recommend iKlear. Probably because they sell that crap at the Apple Store. I guess it's not actually crap. It does work, it's just a waste of money.

    Apple's Care, Use, and Safety Information says:
    Personally I use a $4 microfiber cloth I got at OfficeMax with a very small amount of water if necessary.
     
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  17. taelrak

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    Just use these: works on everything

    [​IMG]
    +
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    and when in doubt:
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    and your MBP will be good as new:
    [​IMG]
     
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  18. Xander

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    That probably works with the same rationale of when Chris Rock says Robitussin will fix a broken leg.

    [​IMG]

    :p !!!
     
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    damn right. gimme more tussin!
     
    taelrak, Oct 1, 2007
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    Wow, you two seem to be sending threads off topic in unison today :p.
     
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    you arent helping sammy :]
     
    chant, Oct 1, 2007
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  22. Sam

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    You're right! I need to redirect this thread ;).

    Yeah, iKlear isn't crap...its just overpriced :p. It does its job extremely well, but its not worth $30.
     
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    chant Notebook Evangelist

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    hahaha i guess it is still considered a useless thread considering that fact has been stated by you....3 times now.. hahah :]
     
    chant, Oct 1, 2007
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