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    Cleaning m1330 screen

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by melliet, Jan 12, 2008.

  1. melliet

    melliet Notebook Consultant

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    I have noticed small spots the screen of my xps m1330. I was wondering the best way to clean the screen.

    I use the cloth that it came with for dust and stuff like that. But, for the spots, I have just been dabbing a bit of water from my fingertip on the screen...then, I will use the cloth the wipe it away. But, I have to apply a bit of pressure. Is this bad for the screen, pixels, etc.?

    Is there a better way to clean it? I have used the cleaning pads with a solution in them, that claim to be safe, on my other laptop (inspiron e1505). But, they left streaks all over the screen that are incredibly difficult to wipe off.
     
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    neilnpatel Notebook Evangelist

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    when i use the cleaner it just pushes the dust and stuff to the sides rather than pickin it up
     
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    melliet Notebook Consultant

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    That happened with mine too. I figured out a way to maneuver it to where I can wipe the dust off though. I'll wipe it all to one corner, then move the cloth in such a way that removes the dust. I can't really explain tit though.
     
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    I use alcohol pads and a micro fiber cloth and it seems to do the work
     
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    melliet Notebook Consultant

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    This is going to sound like a dumb question, but I just want to make sure. Do you mean regular alcohol pad that you can by in any drug store? Or, are they specially made for laptop screens.

    Thanks :)
     
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    melliet Notebook Consultant

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    Awesome! Thanks so much. I am weary of cleaning products because of what the last one I used did to my other laptop. But, there's no denying the pictorial evidence in the thread that you linked.

    I'll definitely purchase the cloth and mist - For my new xps m1330, and to clean the mess of smudges left on my inspiron e1505 from a crappy cleaning product that I used months ago.

    Thanks again... :)
     
    melliet, Jan 12, 2008
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