Cleaning ambiant light sensor in 15" PB?

[LordCoven]

Hey there,

I've noticed in the last few months that in low light conditions the ambiant light sensor in my 15" PB just can't seem to quite make its mind up. This is really annoying, as it produces a kind of flickering on the screen. I'm currently toying with the idea of taking a vacuum cleaner to the side panels under which the sensors lie. Will have to cushion the edges with a cloth or something to minimise scratches ...
Has anyone else noticed this problem or even figured out a better way to resolve it?

Cheers,
C

 

[riccbhard]

I would suggest using a can of compressed air to clean the sensor. Just be sure to aim it away from the computer the first time you pull the trigger because it will shoot out a little bit of a liquid substance on the first use.

 

[LordCoven]

Thanks for the tip - I'll give that a go ...
Cheers,
C