Cleaning the Monitor
Dirt, finger prints, and dust can make your computer screen difficult to read; however, it's easy to clean your screen when needed. As discussed in lesson 2, the two main types of monitors are cathode ray tube (CRT) and liquid crystal display (LCD) . The CRT monitors have glass screens and resemble a tube television, while the LCD monitor is a flat-panel monitor that is not made of glass. Both require different cleaning procedures. If you have a desktop computer, you will need to clean your monitor based by following the instructions for the type that you have. If you have a laptop computer, you will need to follow the LCD/flat-panel instructions.
To Clean a Glass Screen
Monitor Cleaner- Turn off the computer and unplug it.
- Disconnect the monitor from the computer case.
- Use a paper towel, lint-free cloth, or monitor-cleaning cloth dampened with water to wipe the screen clean.
You can purchase and use special monitor cleaningproducts, but water is usually sufficient. Additionally, you can use a cloth dampened with an ammonia-free glass cleaner to clean glass monitors.
You may want to consult your owner's manual to see what the manufacturer recommends. Be sure your screen does not have anti-glare protection if you are using anything other than water.
You may want to consult your owner's manual to see what the manufacturer recommends. Be sure your screen does not have anti-glare protection if you are using anything other than water.
To Clean an LCD/Flat-Panel Screen
- Turn off the computer and unplug it.
- Disconnect the monitor from the computer case, if working with a desktop computer.
- Wipe a dry, soft cloth across the screen. Any soft cloth will work, or you can use a special monitor cleaning cloth.
- If dust, fingerprints, or dirt remain on the screen, dampen the cloth with rubbing alcohol.
- Wipe the screen with the damp cloth.
Do not spray any liquids directly onto the LCD screen. Do not use a paper towel as it can scratch the screen. Do not use glass cleaner on LCD screen, as it can remove any anti-glare protection that is on it.
