Laptop and LCD Cleaners

[Krilus]

Hey all,

When working on laptops and stuff I always give them a good cleaning before the customer gets them back, I've been using a cleaner I found at the "The Source" for a decent price.

I'm just wondering if there is anything you guys use specifically, I've checked the usually online shops but haven't come across anything big enough with good pricing.

I have seen some people use a home made isopropyl alcohol / distilled water solution, however I have no intentions on using this on peoples laptop screens.

 

[Cambridge PC Support]

http://www.technibble.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26060

 

[Krilus]

Awesome,

Cheers man, thanks

 

[Bootman 650]

Muf-Off!!

 

[Cambridge PC Support]

Muf-Off!!

There's no need to be abusive, he only just got here!

 

[Krilus]

Haha,

No worries, I'm pretty thick skinned. I appreciate the advice, even if I need to be told "where to go" once and a while

 

[cypress]

I use a LCD cleaner from Monster and have also used the old remedy of a little bit of distilled vinegar added with water in a spray bottle. Spray it on the microfiber cloth and wipe down. Helps to get rid of the finger prints on the laptops.

 

[phaZed]

Straight isopropyl alcohol works fine. Never had an issue on 1200+ laptops.

 

[Krilus]

Aaron, do you mean on the laptop body or the screen aswell?

 

[LifelineIT]

Just as a question, why won't you consider distilled water or alcohol or vinegar?

Neither distilled water or alcohol is conductive, both are solvents although alcohol is a little stronger, and basically any commercial product you might use is going to be mostly water+propylene glycol (antifreeze, another non-conductive solvent)+alcohol (to speed evaporation+dissolve grease.)

I personally just use distilled water + microfiber, on screens, keys, chassis--all of it, unless I'm really de-grunging something or it's so physically disgusting I don't want to touch it, and then it's alcohol. Alcohol is also perfect for use on corroded/gummed up electrical connections.

No need to get fancy.

 

[phaZed]

Aaron, do you mean on the laptop body or the screen aswell?

Both. I use an alcohol wet cotton round (like for makeup, from CVS) and I follow up with a clean, dry microfiber towel. The only brand (Yes, the whole brand) that you have to be careful with is Sony as the paint they use will actually rub off a little on the cotton pad (Not a lot, but if you keep rubbing it would).

Also, I do not use Alcohol on matte screens, only glossy ones. You *can* use alcohol on most matte screens but be aware that some older models used to have some type of coating that would rub off causing the screen to become more glossy in areas in which the alcohol touched. From what I'm told this doesn't occur anymore but old habits die hard you know
I personally have a HP Probook with a Matte screen and no issues.

When I say old I mean like these Compaq models:

 

[Krilus]

I use it for cleaning the body all the time, I just never used it on the screen as I've always been under the impression its too abrasive for use on a LCD/LED screen.

 

[Krilus]

some older models used to have some type of coating that would rub off causing the screen to become more glossy in areas in which the alcohol touched.

Thats exactly what I am referring to, they have / had some kind of ant-glare coating or something that would be ruined from use of alcohol.

 

[frenchscottie]

Mr Sheen Multi Purpose is all you need for screens and bodies (Laptop bodies that is.)
I have Lens Wipes from Boots and it says not to use on lcd screens.
And it makes it smell nice too - and some need to smell nice after all the tobacco and hair and dirt from under keyboard and chocolate melted in the fan vent. etc.

 

[Krilus]

By coincidence, I was at the "mall" " " because I have to use the term loosely.
Anyways "The Source" had my normally LCD cleaner on sale for $4.99 for 200ml

So I picked up three of these for less than $17 CAD

 

[16k_zx81]

distilled water and vinegar here

sometimes we use brillianize

Both get the job done and are kind to plastics.

 

[mr m]

I find an orbital sander with a 100 grit paper works well on LCD panels. For those really stubborn stains I load my belt sander with a 60 grit belt but you have to be careful and keep the sander moving.

 

[Spartan PC Services]

I've used Brillianize for over 2 years, and I will never use anything else. Not only does it make things look shiny and new, but also leaves a healthy sheen on the unit.

 

[PCSupportGlasgow]

Muf-Off!!

Yup muc off here too ( I'm assuming was a typo well either that or have you just been fired hehe)

 

[mrapoc]

Muc off on LCD screens too?