We just bought a couple of laptops and being from the good old glass fronted CRT mob I was wondering...

What is the best way to clean these soft little creatures??

I did a search on google and...well... When I see someone saying to use an abrasive cleaner with amonia!!! I worry, so I thought I'd run it be the good old Sheffield crew

Thanks for your help

isnt it still the same.....those anti static wipes?

but you should barely apply pressure

Hi

I dont mean for dust..more of removing the kids finger prints, as like any other kids..mine cant explain things..they POKE!!!

It might sound a bit of an odd request but I thought it would be good info for other forum members too.

Or shall i just go get the Mr Muscle out?? lol

there are special tft cleaning fluids and cloths. Google will see you right.

Up until now, I have always used Isopropyl Alcohol Wipes. They seem to work ok.

(always test in small inconspicuous area first. if you can find an inconspicuous area on a new TFT monitor that is).;

Hi Phanerothyme

I was thinking of IPA too, I did a search on google and found a guy that mentioned a 50/50 split with IPA and water and he used a lens cloth to apply it. He got no reply's to his post...hence my question

Thanks for the reply

I always use a proper TFT cleaning kit for my laptop screens. The one's I use are AF ones from CPC, although any decent kits should do the job. Mine contain a 'wet' cloth with the proper cleaner in and a dry anti static cloth.

I also have a can of air duster to hand to clean all the crap out from under the keys.

Hi Lurch

You got a link to the ones you use please

Originally posted by mimic
Hi Lurch

You got a link to the ones you use please

Some of these (http://cpc.farnell.com/jsp/endecaSearch/partDetail.jsp?SKU=SASCR020&N=411).

Originally posted by Lurch
Some of these (http://cpc.farnell.com/jsp/endecaSearch/partDetail.jsp?SKU=SASCR020&N=411).


Good company are CPC.

Been using them since about '93/'94 when they made parts for Amstard built Spectrums.

Made parts? Are you sure?

Originally posted by sccsux
Oh yes (was keys for the keyboard & tape player).

Combined Precision Components, Preston, Lancs. (they didn't just ship stuff around the country back then;)).

I just use soft tissue paper and a dab of water. Its not usually a good idea to wipe TFT's with chemicals, as occasionally the chemical can react with the plastic film on the screen.

Joel

Originally posted by sccsux
Oh yes (was keys for the keyboard & tape player).

Combined Precision Components, Preston, Lancs. (they didn't just ship stuff around the country back then).

Well fancy that.

Thanks for the link Lurch

When i first went on the site i thought they were something to do with Farnells.. I used to use those years ago but heard they had sold out.....

Anyway..Thanks again ;)

Originally posted by mimic
When i first went on the site i thought they were something to do with Farnells.. I used to use those years ago but heard they had sold out.....
Part of the same group I think, just less trade only than Farnell was. I've had loads of stuff from CPC over the last few years, not a bad outfit really.