How To Clean Laptop LCD Screen on Your Own

The laptop LCD screen is a fragile part of the laptop computer and probably one of the most expensive parts of the laptop. The best way to safeguard your laptop and its screen is to use it with a proper care. Laptop repair could cost much more than a simple regular care. So that it is better to take preventive steps to prolong the laptop screen life.

1. Make a special cleaning solution or use commercially available cleaning kit designed specifically for use on LCD screens.
   
2. If you do not use a special commercial cleaner, the ideal solution is plain distilled water. If more heavy cleaning is needed a 50:50 mix of white vinegar and distilled water can also effective.
   
3. Make the cleaning mixture and keep it in a small container nearby.
   
4. Shut down your laptop before cleaning.
   
5. Apply the solution to a very soft cotton cloth; it is better to use lint-free lens wipes instead of a cotton cloth. A large cloth is best, since it will help to reduce the risk of leaving streaks across the screen from finger pressure.
   
6. Soak cloth in the cleaning mixture, then wring it out completely. It should be damp but not wet. Wipe the computer screen down gently in long motions rather than hard circles. Dry the screen with a dry cloth.
   
7. If your screen is damage or you prefer to replace with better one, you may find third-party companies on the market that are selling laptop screens since most laptop manufacturers charge too much.
   

Things You Will Need

• Distilled water
  
• A soft cotton cloth
  

Warnings

• Do not use paper towels, tissues, or napkins - they can contain wood fibers that can scratch the screen.
  
• Use either a soft, lint free dry cloth or a commercially available cleaning kit designed specifically for use on LCD screens.
  
• Using a lint-free microfiber cloth is best, an old cloth can introduce dust.
  
• Avoid using products such as Windex because these contain ammonia and it can degrade the screen.
  
• Do not use any products that contain alcohol, ammonia, or other strong solvents. Do not use soap.
  
• Do not spray any liquid directly on the LCD screen.
  
• It is better not use tap water, especially, if the water in your area is rich in minerals.
  
• Use only enough pressure to hold your cleaning wipe on the screen. NEVER press hard, scrub, or scour when cleaning an LCD screen.
  
• If in doubt, test a small area of screen first.
  

Useful resources

• Commercial cleaning kit - link
  
• Brand new LCD screens
  

Tip :)
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