Cleaning my laptop screen

[RealBeast]

I got some greasy fingerprints on my road warrior Dell M6400 screen.

I've tried 90% alcohol but it didn't really seem to do much. It's only an issue when that area of the screen (upper right 1/8th) is pretty dark, but is quite annoying when it is dark -- looks like a couple of large lighter smears.

Anyone have something that they've used with success to clean off stuff like this?

 

[DelroyMonjo]

Mistake #1, you used alcohol.
What do you mean "-- looks like a couple of large lighter smears."
Is it black?
Maybe you pressed on it too hard.

 

[RealBeast]

I can't see it unless the screen is black in that area, then I can see the smears as looking a lighter area -- it appears that the grease is still there. I didn't press hard, but the area cleaned just looks like it spread the grease out. It was quickly apparent that the alcohol didn't work, so I stopped and posted here.

Prior to that I had tried a dilute vinegar solution on a soft cloth, but that didn't do anything to remove the spot either.

Is there actually anything that will work and not damage the screen?

 

[Brett928S2]

Hi

Screen cleaner from any computer shops like mine...

All the best Brett

 

[photonboy]

You want to use a special wipe designed for dirty screens. It would be disposable (can't remember name). Mine was part of a kit.

After that, don't touch it with anything. Blow the occasional dust off with compressed air.

 

[photonboy]

*Alcohol bad?
Screens often have a thin coating that can be DAMAGED if you use the wrong chemical. Again, use only recommended screen cleaner.

 

[RealBeast]

Best answer selected by Realbeast.