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[cleo]

ok how do i clean my puter screen? it has spots on it like maybe i splashed
something on it.... its like a pin head size but i want to clean it ...
any help would be great thanks...... cleo

 

[eric2006]

What kind of screen do you have? If you have a CRT (large, glass screen), I just use a paper towel with window cleaner.

Here is information on cleaning an LCD (flat, plastic-like screen):
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=60446

Here is information on cleaning your Mac in general:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=30889

 

[nixgeek]

Ack!!!! No window cleaner!

A cloth that has been dampened with warm water is enough. No need to use a cleanser that might be abrasive on the screen. Remember that some CRTs have a thin film to prevent glare. If a cleanser that's harsh enough is used, you'll notice right away when it's wiped off (I've seen some screens with the "tracks" of where it was wiped when a cleanser was used).

Also be sure to go up and down, then side to side when cleaning.

 

[kenpachi]

I second nixgeek, please don't give crazy incorrect advice.

 

[eric2006]

I did that all the time when I had a CRT, and no harm came to it. Then again, I use this "environmentally friendly" stuff that's probably not as harsh. Water works too.