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Cleaning a MacBook Pro
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l008com
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Sep 9, 2010, 04:41 AM
 
Whats the best way to clean a MacBook Pro case? I know for the white plastic Macs, a Mr Clean Magic Eraser works the shiiiiiiit. Makes any old grimy MacBook look brand new. What about the current aluminum MacBook Pros? They have kind of a porous surface, i feel like the magic eraser will make it dirtier not cleaner. Thoughts
     
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Sep 10, 2010, 09:55 PM
 
I'd just use Klear Screen and microfiber on the whole thing if it was me.

To say the least, it's not gonna hurt anything.
     
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Sep 10, 2010, 09:57 PM
 
I ended up just using paper towel and windows on the whole thing. Came out nice and clean.
     
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Sep 10, 2010, 10:02 PM
 
I'm sorry to hear that. Not what I would've done.
     
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Sep 10, 2010, 10:03 PM
 
haha i mean windex
     
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Sep 10, 2010, 10:06 PM
 
I know what you meant. That treacherous stuff with ammonia in it.
     
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Sep 10, 2010, 10:07 PM
 
Well it worked, the computer came out spotless.
     
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Sep 10, 2010, 10:11 PM
 
Just don't ever use it on the LCD panel. Please.
     
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Sep 10, 2010, 10:11 PM
 
Too late. It also came out perfectly clean and spotless. As expected, I mean the LCD does have glass over it. And windex IS glass cleaner. . .
     
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Sep 10, 2010, 10:16 PM
 
I wish I hadn't of ever clicked on this thread.
     
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Sep 10, 2010, 11:19 PM
 
Mild detergent and paper towels works well. Dilute a drop or two of dish soap in water.
     
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