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Cleaning Your PowerBook
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Jun 19, 2004, 03:37 PM
 
I've been a PB user for about 7 months (switcher), and love it! I've also searched the forums for info on cleaning a PB, and didn't see a whole thread devoted to the topic, so I thought I'd start one (I'm sorry if I missed it, if there is one).

So, what all do you do to keep your PB clean -- keyboard, screen, etc.?

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Jun 19, 2004, 03:39 PM
 
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Jun 19, 2004, 03:54 PM
 
I use 'Fellowes Screen Cleaning Wipes' they're anti-static and alcohol free. They work like a charm on the entire machine. I'd recommend them to anyone, recommended to me at the Apple Store

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Jun 19, 2004, 05:52 PM
 
It says what to use in your manual but i would recommend A lint free cloth for the screen with water on it and for the case those wipes sound fine
     
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Jun 19, 2004, 07:39 PM
 
Thanks for the replies. I've done a little more research ...

Apple.com

A long thread at powerpage.org

Products at KlearScreen.com

Products at OWC

I think I will go the iKlear route. I do have some singles that were included with a screen protector order I made when I bought my PB. I'll use that for now.
     
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Jun 20, 2004, 11:15 PM
 
iKlear is the way to go.
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Jun 21, 2004, 02:57 AM
 
Originally posted by TribeLeader:
Thanks for the replies. I've done a little more research ...

Apple.com

A long thread at powerpage.org

Products at KlearScreen.com

Products at OWC

I think I will go the iKlear route. I do have some singles that were included with a screen protector order I made when I bought my PB. I'll use that for now.
thanks for the research, please lemme konw if iKlear leaves streaks or marks .. i've heard stories ...
     
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Jun 21, 2004, 03:14 PM
 
I have no idea what my butler uses but he gives it back every Tuesday looking absolutely spiffing!
     
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Jun 21, 2004, 04:09 PM
 
uhhhhhhhh...........you said something about searching the forums here and not getting any results.
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Jun 21, 2004, 08:04 PM
 
I used iKlear on my new PowerBook screen and it left it streaky and milky looking. It'll never come close to my screen again.

Now the same iKlear made my CRT screen look fantastic.

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Jun 22, 2004, 12:00 PM
 
i use ikear because when i tried cleaning it with soap and water everything streaked and it left an icky film all over the casing. but when i first tried the iklear, i still got streaks, especially on the screen. although the packaging doesn't say it, the stuff works best when the computer has been shut down for awhile and is cool to the touch. then, when applying the solution, keep rubbing gently until the streaks disappear.

the iklear works up a treat.
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Jun 22, 2004, 01:47 PM
 
no offense to the macnn.com community, but I posted this topic like 2 months ago and EVERYBODY shot me down for posting a thread that "once existed already."

iklear does work though
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Jun 22, 2004, 09:02 PM
 
I use iKlear too. It works great on the exterior, but leaves marks on the screen, however. A damp, lint-free cloth might be a better option for the LCD.
     
   
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