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-How do you clean an LCD display?
QUESTION:
Have you ever covered the best way of cleaning an LCD display? My LCD manufacture (ACER) includes no recommendations. It's fairly dirty with some crusty spots (kids sneeze, spill stuff, etc.). What's a safe way of cleaning the older styles that do not have a glassy covering (I hate the glassy ones - especially when using laptops in open places)? Thanks - Sam M.
ANSWER:
I love the glossy displays for just this reason, but I still have plenty of the older style LCDs around and cleaning them can indeed be a challenge. First, turn the monitor off. You can clean it by wiping very gently with a soft, lint-free cloth that's slightly dampened with distilled water. You should not use tap water because the chlorine and other chemicals can damage the more delicate screens. And never spray water or any other liquid onto the screen. You may also use one of the products sold in office supply stores specifically for this purpose. Make sure it does not contain alcohol or ammonia. Commercially available LCD cleaning kits are relatively inexpensive. With anything new, I would try it out on a very small area in one corner of the screen first. Don't apply hard pressure, and let the screen dry completely before you turn it back on. Since all LCDs are not alike, check the owner's manual or the manufacturer's web site for any special recommendations or precautions.

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