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What's the safest way to clean the screen of an HD monitor?
« on: September 01, 2011, 03:56:46 PM »
My monitor is an eMachines 900W HD monitor and I looked at google for help but almost all the results were for how to "clean" the drives of the computer itself as opposed to actual cleaning. What kind of cloth/rag and what kind of fluid?
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Re: What's the safest way to clean the screen of an HD monitor?
« Reply #1 on: September 01, 2011, 04:38:20 PM »
I'm not sure what kind of fluid specifically, but definitely don't use anything with ammonia.
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Re: What's the safest way to clean the screen of an HD monitor?
« Reply #2 on: September 01, 2011, 05:10:24 PM »
I've always just used windex with a paper towel. I've never had any problems. I spray a towel with windex, not the screen. I then dry it with a dry paper towel.
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Re: What's the safest way to clean the screen of an HD monitor?
« Reply #3 on: September 01, 2011, 05:31:56 PM »
Don't use the same kind of chemicals as you would use on glass (like windex) as they etch the screen over time. Just buy some LCD wipes from best buy or staples.
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Re: What's the safest way to clean the screen of an HD monitor?
« Reply #4 on: September 01, 2011, 05:35:52 PM »
Comet, and steel wool.
Worked on mine.
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Re: What's the safest way to clean the screen of an HD monitor?
« Reply #5 on: September 01, 2011, 06:29:16 PM »
Anti-static wipes.

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Re: What's the safest way to clean the screen of an HD monitor?
« Reply #6 on: September 01, 2011, 06:34:34 PM »
Quote from: YtseBitsySpider on September 01, 2011, 05:35:52 PM
Comet, and steel wool.
Worked on mine.

Thank god. I've had a hard enough time getting by after deleting system32.
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Re: What's the safest way to clean the screen of an HD monitor?
« Reply #7 on: September 01, 2011, 06:42:42 PM »
How do you even get your system to run after deleting system32? I've heard that really messes up everything. Wasn't there a thread or something about that recently? Either way, I would advise against that.
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Re: What's the safest way to clean the screen of an HD monitor?
« Reply #8 on: September 01, 2011, 06:59:28 PM »
 :lol




Anyways, I usually just lick my finger and wipe off whatever is on my screen.
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Re: What's the safest way to clean the screen of an HD monitor?
« Reply #9 on: September 01, 2011, 07:19:10 PM »
Quote from: Blazinarps on September 01, 2011, 06:42:42 PM
How do you even get your system to run after deleting system32? I've heard that really messes up everything. Wasn't there a thread or something about that recently? Either way, I would advise against that.

Oh no, I didn't actually do it. My reference was to this: https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=21443.msg1026181#msg1026181

Just scroll down to the picture below the Internet Explorer icon.
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Re: What's the safest way to clean the screen of an HD monitor?
« Reply #10 on: September 01, 2011, 11:54:57 PM »
Quote from: Blazinarps on September 01, 2011, 06:42:42 PM
How do you even get your system to run after deleting system32? I've heard that really messes up everything. Wasn't there a thread or something about that recently? Either way, I would advise against that.

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Re: What's the safest way to clean the screen of an HD monitor?
« Reply #11 on: September 02, 2011, 11:03:42 PM »
I bought an LCD cleaner from Best Buy for like 10-15 dollars. It included a cloth and spray. While my gf thought I wasted money, I figured I played it safe by getting something I know won't damage my screen. I use it every couple of weeks on my 40" and 32" samsung LCD tvs, my gf's netbook screen, and my 24" acer computer monitor.
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