Care of Flat-Panel Computer Monitors

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Summary: Liquid crystal display (LCD) flat-panel monitors for desktop computers have plastic screens that can be damaged much more easily than the traditional glass-screen monitors and require special cleaning procedures.

What to do How to do it   Clean the screen. Unplug the power supply. Lightly dampen a clean, soft, lint-free cloth. Use: Water IPA (isopropyl alcohol) Don't use: Actetone Ethyl alcohol Toluene Ethyl acid Ammonia Methyl chloride Wipe the screen gently back and forth, not in a circular motion.   Clean the display case. Wipe gently with a non-abrasive, soft, dry cloth to remove dust.   Take precautions. Don't: Touch or tap the screen with pen, finger, etc. Scrub hard when cleaning Use adhesive (Post-It) notes on the screen Use paper towels to clean the screen Do: Wipe off water and other stains immediately Use care when lifting or moving   Check for bad pixels. If there's a black, green, or red patch in the screen, one of the transistors is probably damaged. Call the manufacturer for guidance on repair

 

 

If you have an old system - that still functions - we will clean it up, refurbish it and donate it to a local charity or school.

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