1. Do not use a paper towel or other abrasive material.
2. Do not use ammonia based cleaners
3. Wipe the screen either up or down or in circular motions.
4. There is some controversy as to whether or not to use a dry cloth.
5. Use a 50/50 mixture of water and rubbing alcohol to clean the screen.
6. Clean your laptop's screen regularly.

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• by Jacky Graves

• You'll want to periodically clean your laptop screen to rid it of any dirt, dust or fingerprints. There are special precautions to take when cleaning a laptop (or other LCD) screen. This guide will teach you the proper way to clean your laptop screen.

• Laptop
• Soft cloth, such as a cotton tee shirt or a lint-free cloth OR a mini-blower made for cleaning screens
• A mixture of one part distilled water to part rubbing alcohol.About.com: Cleaning a Laptop Computer Clean LCD Screen Guide: How to Clean LCD Screens OR a pre-moistened cloth (found at most computer stores)
• YouTube Video: Computer Upgrades & Repairs : How to Clean a Laptop Screen (Time: 1:06)

1. Before beginning, check your owner's manual for special instructions on cleaning your laptop.Computer Cleaning Guide.com:

Laptop Cleaning

1. Turn off and unplug the laptop before cleaning.About.com: Cleaning a Laptop Computer Computer Cleaning Guide.com:

Laptop Cleaning

1. Clean the laptop screen with a dry soft cloth in an up and down or circular motion or a special mini-blower that is made for cleaning screens.YouTube Video: Computer Upgrades & Repairs : How to Clean a Laptop Screen (Time: 1:06) Clean LCD Screen Guide: How to Clean LCD Screens Good Housekeeping: Cleaning a Laptop Screen
   • Note: Geek With Laptop suggests skipping this step and to never wipe the laptop with a dry cloth.Geek With Laptop: How to Clean Your Laptop Screen Properly (July 29, 2008)
2. If the screen is not cleaned by using a dry cloth, wipe withthe pre-moistened cloth or apply a bit of the alcohol mixture to the cloth and wipe the screen.Computer Hope.com: Computer Cleaning Information - LCD Cleaning
   • Note: Avoid spraying anything directly onto the laptop screen.PC.com: PC Maintenance: How to Clean Your Laptop (December 16, 2008)
3. Make sure there is no liquid left on the screen.Clean LCD Screen Guide: How to Clean LCD Screens
4. Let the screen dry completely before turning the laptop back on or closing the lid.Clean LCD Screen Guide: [http://www.cleanlcds.com/ How to Clean LCD Screens Dummies.com:

How to Clean the Laptop LCD Screen

1. Repeat these steps for hard-to-remove spots.Clean LCD Screen Guide: [http://www.cleanlcds.com/ How to Clean LCD Screens