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    windex damaged lcd screen notebook

    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by talkforparts, Aug 3, 2014.

  1. talkforparts

    talkforparts Newbie

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    Hi, I cleaned my fujitsu notebook with windex and then got some bright streaks from behind the lcd after. After reading about this online I figured out that no one should use windex to clean any lcd.

    So I followed the advice to use a mixture of alcohol/water to clean.

    So I used alcohol/water to clean the same fujitsu lcd screen and I got a bigger bright mark under the screen now. I think its so bad I will need a new lcd screen now.

    Does anyone know what to clean the lcd with on a notebook these days? I dont think even water is safe.
     
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  2. KCETech1

    KCETech1 Notebook Prophet

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    sounds like you may have had a bad LCD to begin with and fluid managed to get in between layers.
     
    KCETech1, Aug 3, 2014
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    Peon Notebook Virtuoso

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    A slightly damp microfiber cloth is what's recommended for cleaning LCD screens.
     
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    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    Plus I use a hint (ie a lot less than a drop) of liquid detergent on the cloth to help shift the dirt.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Aug 4, 2014
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