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    Cleaning Dell Vostros of fingerprints?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by mangrobang, Jan 23, 2008.

  1. mangrobang

    mangrobang Notebook Geek

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    It's true. Handling a Dell Vostro for more than 10 seconds will immediately deteriorate its value in aesthetic appeal.

    Police stations nationwide could save on the cost of ink by simply collecting prints on one of these. CSI should contact Dell.

    NASA could've made this thing. It's like the pen that writes underwater.

    Your fingers don't even need to be greasy. They will not go away and are impossible to remove with anything I seem to have in my household, unless I want to ruin the paint job as well.

    My question: What the hell do you use rid your beautiful, classy, sharp looking black Vostro of horrid looking finger residue??

    Thanks,
    Derek
     
    mangrobang, Jan 23, 2008
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  2. havoc531

    havoc531 Notebook Evangelist

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    On my Inspiron 1520, a wet rag took the fingerprints off no problem.
     
    havoc531, Jan 23, 2008
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  3. bmp41083

    bmp41083 Notebook Evangelist

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    i usually just mix a solution of watered down rubbing alcohol and it takes it right off of my vostro 1700
     
    bmp41083, Jan 23, 2008
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  4. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    Microfiber cloth.
     
    nizzy1115, Jan 23, 2008
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  5. Snesley Wipes

    Snesley Wipes Notebook Consultant

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    ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^what he said!
     
    Snesley Wipes, Jan 23, 2008
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  6. SteveJonesy

    SteveJonesy Notebook Evangelist

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    Lint-free cloth, slightly damp with hot water and a dry lint free cloth to buff. Works better than any cleaner. The warmth helps lift the grease.
     
    SteveJonesy, Jan 23, 2008
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  7. RobtRoma

    RobtRoma Notebook Enthusiast

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    SkinIt! recommends you wipe your laptop with a very slightly damp lint-free cloth (I use the blue shop towels) and let it dry. Then wipe with rubbing alcohol. This should get rid of most grease and the fingerprints. See the link below:

    http://www.skinit.com/faq.php#6

    I did this on my Vostro 1700 and it was spotless afterwords :)
     
    RobtRoma, Jan 23, 2008
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  8. mia4l

    mia4l Notebook Evangelist

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    I use alcohol and a micro fiber cloth
     
    mia4l, Jan 23, 2008
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    AiA Notebook Consultant

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  10. ScifiMike12

    ScifiMike12 Drinking the good stuff

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    I don't touch my notebook.. well maybe the power button but that's about it.
    :p

    Anyways, do like the others and use a 'lint-free' (microfiber is highly recommended) and warm water or isopropyl alcohol.
     
    ScifiMike12, Jan 23, 2008
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