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Jacket · Apr 4, 2003, 10:49 AM

After a bit of use of my new PowerBook, i have to say that occasionally the surface gets a bit of buildup of condensation from my hands and stuff, and it often leaves a bit of a residue on the surface of the machine...

Does anyone have any recommendations for cleaning the powerbook Al surface? is it okay to use a slighty moistened cloth? All suggestions/recommendations are welcome, i'd like to hear what people do with their machines.

jamez bond · Apr 4, 2003, 11:01 AM

I use iKlear for my Ti...should do the trick for Al as well.
Get the spraybottle with separate cleaning cloth.

nobitacu · Apr 4, 2003, 12:08 PM

A clean Powerbook is a happy Powerbook ^_^
A happy Powerbook makes a happy user ^_^

Ming

waxcrash · Apr 4, 2003, 12:49 PM

I clean all my computer equipment and LCD/CRT screens with a lint free 100% cotton towel and water. I've been doing this for years. When my TiBook get dirty I wipe it down with a damp towel. Some people recommend iKlear for LCD screens, but water works and it is free. I use tap water that has been filtered through a Brita or PUR filter.

urrl5201 · Apr 4, 2003, 12:57 PM

I clean my 17" with a mild soapy solution. Takes out hand stains quickly.

Patcarla · Apr 4, 2003, 01:07 PM

iKlear for both screen and th rest.. Does the job..

pmacster · Apr 4, 2003, 03:39 PM

Originally posted by Patcarla:
iKlear for both screen and th rest.. Does the job..

Does this work on pen marks?
-pmacster

Jacket · Apr 4, 2003, 04:53 PM

Originally posted by jamez bond:
I use iKlear for my Ti...should do the trick for Al as well.
Get the spraybottle with separate cleaning cloth.

where is the IKlear available from and what cost?

JasonBourne · Apr 4, 2003, 05:09 PM

Available at Apple Store

Originally posted by Jacket:

where is the IKlear available from and what cost?

Patcarla · Apr 4, 2003, 05:26 PM

Originally posted by Jacket:
where is the IKlear available from and what cost?

what about a little google search?...

Jacket · Apr 4, 2003, 05:49 PM

Originally posted by Patcarla:
what about a little google search?...

I'm at work now, don't have the time ro do research :-D

pmacster · Apr 4, 2003, 08:54 PM

Originally posted by Jacket:
I'm at work now, don't have the time ro do research :-D

Apple Store and Comp USA. Does anyone know what can get a pen mark off an imac or powerbook screen?
Or is it a new beauty mark forever?
-pmacster

melman101 · Apr 5, 2003, 03:57 PM

can i use a 3M Keyboard and Screen Cleaner for my laptop? It has alcohol in it. What will it do to my G4 12"? also can I use it on an ibook?

melman101 · Apr 6, 2003, 10:08 AM

Anyone have any suggestions on to what will happen if I use the 3M Screen and Keyboard cleaning solution? It IS Alcohol based? what will happen if I use it.

Sincerely
Mel

PBAddict · Apr 6, 2003, 10:23 AM

I haven't got an al 17 or 12 inch..but what does the user manual suggest..if possible I would stick to that.

squish · Apr 6, 2003, 12:52 PM

how do i get the oily finger residue off of my keyboard? it makes the keys all shiny and slippery. i hate that very much.

OSXFreak · Apr 6, 2003, 01:17 PM

I'd be tempted to try damping (only a little) a cloth with a slightly soapy solution - make sure it's not wet though!!!

lazydesert · May 27, 2003, 01:42 PM

Does anyone know what they use to clean the machines in an Apple Store ?

wanderlust · May 27, 2003, 01:55 PM

Originally posted by pmacster:
Does anyone know what can get a pen mark off an imac or powerbook screen?
Or is it a new beauty mark forever?
-pmacster

Spray a little hairspray on a soft towel and rub the mark off.

PeterKG · May 27, 2003, 11:04 PM

On the outside and trackpad/keyboard I use Clorox wipes. They not only clean but they disinfect also.

RooneyX · May 27, 2003, 11:25 PM

I use some moisturizer on my 17 inch and then rub some baby oil on it.

Lebensm�de · May 28, 2003, 01:53 AM

Originally posted by RooneyX:
I use some moisturizer on my 17 inch and then rub some baby oil on it.

And what do you use on your PowerBook?

iXavier · May 28, 2003, 11:48 PM

Originally posted by RooneyX:
I use some moisturizer on my 17 inch and then rub some baby oil on it.

What do you use to disinfect it? With a 17", it could go all sorts of places and you wouldn't want to pick up any nasty 'residue' on it.

jckalen · Jun 1, 2003, 01:42 PM

how do i get the oily finger residue off of my keyboard? it makes the keys all shiny and slippery.

1. Wash your hands.
2. Don't eat potato chips while typing.

Jacket · Jun 2, 2003, 01:38 PM

Originally posted by jckalen:
1. Wash your hands.
2. Don't eat potato chips while typing.

you can wash your hands all you want before you start working on the PB. however, that's not gonna stop oil from getting on the keys.

So, I have to restate the question posted earlier on how to appropriatly clean off the keys.

djjava · Jun 2, 2003, 01:48 PM

Originally posted by Jacket:
you can wash your hands all you want before you start working on the PB. however, that's not gonna stop oil from getting on the keys.

So, I have to restate the question posted earlier on how to appropriatly clean off the keys.

do what i do... put in it the dishwasher....

MusicalTone · Jun 2, 2003, 02:50 PM

Just cleaned my 15" SD after 3 months of constant usage. Two bits of toilet paper. 1 dampened with tap water, the other dry. Just run the damp paper over the PB and then dried off with the other. Looks like brand new. No marks, no scratches. Just clean.

GENERAL_SMILEY · Jun 2, 2003, 03:16 PM

Originally posted by djjava:
do what i do... put in it the dishwasher....

Make sure it's just a rinse cycle - otherwise you might damage it.

DekuDekuplex · Jun 2, 2003, 03:52 PM

To clean the moist condensation residue on the outside of the PowerBook, I just use the outside of my RadTech PowerSleevz (see http://www.radtech.us/powersleevz.html ) (USD$24.95 + shipping).

To keep the screen from getting fingerprints from the keyboard, I use their Laptop ScreensavRz (see http://www.radtech.us/screensavrz-laptop.html ) (USD$17.95 + shipping).

To clean the surface around the screen and keyboard, I use LensCrafters Pre-Moistened Disposable Towelettes (see http://www.lenscrafters.com/p_accessories.html ) (about USD$9.99 + tax for a 60-pack). These are designed for cleaning glass eyeglass lenses, but are gentle enough not to damage the PowerBook.

I haven't disinfected the PowerBook, and don't plan to do so yet. The LensCrafters disposable towlettes contain ethyl alcohol, which sanitizes as it cleans.

DekuDekuplex

Originally posted by Jacket:
After a bit of use of my new PowerBook, i have to say that occasionally the surface gets a bit of buildup of condensation from my hands and stuff, and it often leaves a bit of a residue on the surface of the machine...

Does anyone have any recommendations for cleaning the powerbook Al surface? is it okay to use a slighty moistened cloth? All suggestions/recommendations are welcome, i'd like to hear what people do with their machines.

legacyb4 · Sep 30, 2003, 03:57 AM

Not sure how well the new Alu keyboards hold up, but I often clean my home machine's keyboard and work G4 laptop keyboard with a small squirt of alcohol disinfectant gel on a tissue (just enough to dampen but not enough to wet).

A few wipes on the keyboard takes away all oil residue...

Cheers.

nagromme · Sep 30, 2003, 12:03 PM

I'd be careful about using any chemicals on the screen or keys. If the silver paint starts coming off the keys, they'll look dark and smudged forever--and will glow oddly at night!

LfGrdMike · Sep 30, 2003, 12:11 PM

What about water that you set out for a night to remove CL can this be used to clean the keyboard. On a slightly damn papertowel maybe.

Can you vacume the keyboard on a laptop PB with out sucking the keys off. I do this to my desktops keyboard and it works fine.