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I used to work in a laptop repair place. I found that isopropyl rubbing alcohol can sometimes damage or wear some exterior rubbers or plastics on laptops.(work
by raithel 8y ago
I used to work in a laptop repair place.
I found that isopropyl rubbing alcohol can sometimes damage or wear some exterior rubbers or plastics on laptops.(works great on interior and metal though!)
The best method I have found to clean exterior of a laptop is the following:
- Turn off the computer.
Standard:
- Wipe down exterior, screen and keyboard area with Windex sprayed on a cloth or use Lysol wipes.
If Heavily soiled:
- Take a vacuum with small brush attachment and gently suck up stuff under and around keyboard, in vents and other nooks and crannies.
- Then use canned air to blow out keyboard and other places.
(If it's really bad, you may need to (if possible) remove the keyboard to really get everything.)
- Repeat standard procedure until cloth or cleaning implement does not pick up any more dirt or grime.
Finally, let the laptop sit for an adequate amount of time to dry off.
- bproven 8y ago> Wipe down exterior, screen and keyboard area with Windex sprayed on a cloth or use Lysol wipes. I'm pretty sure this is the worst thing you can do to a screen (use Windex/Lysol). Much too harsh. I believe the better option is using Isopropyl alcohol - see this (source Dell): https://www.dell.com/support/article/us/en/04/sln153766/how-to-clean-the-lcd-panel-on-your-dell-laptop-or-monitor?lang=en https://www.dell.com/support/article/us/en/04/sln153766/how-...
- gnicholas 8y agoHuh, the article specifically says not to use Windex. You've not found it to damage the screen?
- djrogers 8y agoGiven the huge variety of materials and construction for different types of screens, I don’t think any single answer here would be reliable.
- gnicholas 8y agoGood point. I was hoping to get answers from various folks. I'm on a relatively common MBP, and have only ever used water. That gets it mostly clean, but not all the way. The Apple Store folks always give it a good clean when I go in for my weekly (har har) keyboard cleaning, so I've never had to go past water myself.
- turtlebits 8y agoIf there is any coating on the screen, glass cleaner can make things worse. I did it to my old plasma display and introduced weird oily/rainbow smearing visible when off or extreme angles. Never had any issue with laptop displays, glossy or matte though.
- phyzome 8y agoI've heard that you should disconnect the fan before using compressed air on it, lest it act as a generator and fry the motherboard. Can you speak to that?
- overcast 8y agoTo anyone reading this this nonsense above. DO NOT USE WINDEX, LYSOL, OR ANY CLEANER ON YOUR DISPLAYS. You WILL ruin it. Use a damp microfiber cloth with water.