Hey Guys,

Just wondering if you guys clean your macbook aluminium frequently? It seems that there are small black spots appearing on my armrest, I tried rubbing it off with a cloth and it didnt seems to fade away. Anyone have such problems too?

I use the bundled cleaning cloth to clean the screen. As for the keyboard and aluminum part, I just use little bit damp tissue paper to clean the dirts.

Mind to take some photo for the black spot?

I use Bundle cleaning cloth to clean the screen and use my hp screen protector cleaning cloth to clean the rest.

i rube stains off with alcohol swabs, then use water dampen cloth to wipe away the dried alcohol = shining.. but just on the aluminium area, not the screen..

This post has been edited by jakesean: Mar 31 2009, 07:51 AM

any special liquid used for the LCD cleaning?

iklear,machines is selling.


Before


After


Picture is from brother Nokia2003.

how much is it for the iklear ?

these spots r likely to be tarnishing caused by acid from the sweat from our hands. best way to prevent this is to wipe clean the surface at least once a day.

true, its because of sweat. i got it on my previous mbp. now searching for a nice wristpad shield

for the unibody macbooks, any glass cleaning fluid will do. its just glass anyway. for matte screens juz use plain water...dun use any alcohol cuz it will damage the screen

well i can said moshi palmguard is good to protect the part. iKlear is for cleaning.

where to get this alcohol swabs?

haha, you can smuggle some out from Uni when having injection classes xD

i dont have class that uses alcohol anymore
no, seriously.. where to get it? haha

Haha, no FOC alcohol swab for you then Kidding. Well, if the alcohol swab that they mention is the same as the one that's used in disinfection, then you can get it from any pharmacy shop nearby, they r selling it.

I would suggest try mild soap water before using alcohol. Not recommend to use alcohol for cleaning on electronic products. Reduce the risk. Who knows if alcohol accidentally diffuse into the internal circuit board... LOL

Haha, It's very very very unlikely to happen xD As we know alcohol evaporates in few secs. It's ady gone before it reaches the circuit board, Furthermore, the heat inside the lappy will accelerate the evaporation process so it's kinda safe I think. Some more you can kill bacteria on it

Found this on the MB Owner's manual:

Cleaning your MacBook When cleaning the outside of your MacBook and its components, first shut down your MacBook, unplug the power adapter, and remove the battery. Then use a damp, soft, lint-free cloth to clean the computer’s exterior.
Avoid getting moisture in any openings. Do not spray liquid directly on the computer.
Do not use aerosol sprays, solvents, or abrasives that might damage the finish.

Cleaning the MacBook screen To clean the MacBook screen, first shut down your MacBook, unplug the power adapter, and remove the battery. Then use the included cleaning cloth to wipe the screen. Dampen the cloth with water if necessary. Do not spray liquid directly on the screen.

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Ok, if it is really necessary to use alcohol, be sure it is highly diluted.
Check this out:
http://www.computerhope.com/cleaning.htm

oh wow..thanks for the tips. nvr read the user manuals b4

the manual says that because if someone somewhere use a bad type of cleaning agent n spoilt their macbook, they can sue apple. so i guess apple is just being safe saying juz use damp cloth.

of course, we all know sometimes a damp cloth wont do anything.

in other words, do at ur own risk ;P

as for me, i just use the yellow scotch brite cloth. it works.

I don't really remember that our sweat is acidic or contains acidic substance. Most likely it is dirt from our skin mixed with sweat and cause sediments to accumulate on the aluminum surface. The surface is matte and it has good chances for holding dirt over long period of usages.

The usual recommendation, a damp lint cloth and soapy water to clean it. It dirt has been there for months, then its time to use a stronger agent like 50% alcohol swaps or something of similar nature.

Like to know where did you get the mirror screen protector for the macbook. Thanks

there is a mirror screen protector??? i dont see it
i think is bcoz of glossy screen.. not really the mirror screen protector

btw, u ask the wrong guy.. should ask bro, nokia2003

really? from the picture it really looks like a mirror screen protector... ah...nvm... not very important too... Thanks bro for your info too...

haha yeah the reflective image looks like a mirror then i see it nicely...gosh is lcd~

heh! no wonder those pictures looked so familiar.


@ skylineremix

yes the screen is "stock" and there is no mirror screen protector.




This post has been edited by nokia2003: Apr 4 2009, 10:37 AM

Ya,sorry streal your picture without asking.lol

Btw i notice you stick something on your mbp plamrest?the iPhone3G skin?

I think u can dump the mirror which is hanging on the wall and use ur macbook as a mirror. LOL.

My sister uses Capdase screen cleaner kit to clean her whole MacBook Alu.

nah, i'm cool! at least you did quote me

yeah. that's the "left over" from the gelaskins i got earlier; thought of not wasting it.

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Added on April 4, 2009, 2:45 pmha ha. the MBP punyer screen tak cukup besar for me

This post has been edited by nokia2003: Apr 4 2009, 02:45 PM

can go speedy-video shop and buy those VCR head cleaner alcohol. Very mild and good for removing stains and dirt from the aluminium surfaces.

No need to pay premium price from those Apple retail shops too

i tell u guys. u know how do i clean stains and dirt or what ever on my aluminum surface?



eraser, yes! eraser. just get some better quality eraser and rub will do. clean, cheap and efficient.

FaberCastle recommended

This post has been edited by diners: Apr 5 2009, 10:56 AM

Talk about screen protector, is it necessary to get one for macbook? Anybody here using screen protector for your MB or MBP? Like your opinion about it.

Nay, I think buying SP for MacBook is kinda a waste of money After all, the screen is not exposed when you keep it in ur bag unlike ipod or other gadgets. So, better save the money for other accessories

Its glass for the Alu Macs. You need something higher density than glass to scratch it by accident. Example: Diamonds or Ruby.

mine no scrathes, but got markings of keypads from the keyboard protector

Heard from someone tat u only put the keyboard protector while ur screen is open
But
REmoved the protector when ur screen is closed
to prevent markings on the shiny screen

or

according to some forumer
dun removed the keyboard protector
but put the piece of cloth like material over it when u wan to close the screen
tis will prevent markings

This post has been edited by Mizo: Apr 14 2009, 11:48 PM

I need some advise or help here. Last night, my wireless battery was leak, it drop on my macbook aluminium. After clean using tissue, it left marked with white mark on the part which on palm rest. Anyone know how to clean it. I think the battery leak was chemical, so might be interaction between aluminium and that chemical so i cannot clean that spot. Anyone has experience handle this things ??

You can try brasso, but no promise will it make it worse.

i bought n used this one from machines..rm88

Contents include:
1- 2 oz. Pump Spray Bottle of iKlear
1- Large Micro-Chamois
6- iKlear Step 1/Wet Travel Singles
1- Travel Size Micro-Chamois
1- Travel Size Micro-Fiber
1- Antibacterial Microfiber Cloth

http://www.klearscreen.com/detail.aspx?ID=11

Already used the cleaner for the screen. It not work also make it even worse. After a while the white colour at that spot appear.

your problem is chemical right? im not sure.. maybe you can seek help from apple itself..

I was apply autosol on that, i work and the spot more less than before..

anyone experience shine on their macbook keyboard? are there any ways of removing them?

my mac book is very dirty(the plastic beside the keyboard and touch pad), i need to clean it? is there any special product that i can purchase to clean it? thanks

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Please use the search function before opening a new thread and read thru this thread for answers.

Thank you

Cheers

He is probably asking about the white macbook.

yes. i am

Yes ..he is. I know what he is asking. Check the title of this topic. It's written macbook/macbook aluminium. This thread was made for queries as such for all macbook be it from macbook white, alu, pro or air. So..no excuse.

More links by simply doing a search. Not difficult.

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=594503&hl=clean

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=983709&hl=clean

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=594503&hl=clean

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=1010218&hl=clean

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=818218&hl=

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=357192&hl=

This post has been edited by davidgary73: Jun 8 2009, 03:08 PM

thank you. It solve my problem, i am going to try the magic sponge

i used to clean my macbook by applied this technique ..its cheap & efficient..

pls refer to this link

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EPMZaPm1N4...6BF10&index=139

This post has been edited by riz48: Jun 10 2009, 09:19 AM

Magic sponge is so damn reliable. I've been using my macbook for almost 3 years now and it's still considered white. Amazing.

when u guys clean ur macbook, did u guys take out the battery?

i took mine everytime i clean mine..

any other option other than buying iklear ?

I used to use Magic sponge as well, until I released that it made the surface of my MacBook white coarse and it somehow scratches the reflecting surface of my MacBook so I stopped using it ady xD Now I'm using the products from my dad's shop.

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Added on June 12, 2009, 9:03 amIt boils down to you whether or not to remove it. No big deal

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Added on June 12, 2009, 9:04 amBcareful when purchasing those cleaner, some might spoil ur lappy coz it's erosive.

This post has been edited by chingwooi: Jun 12 2009, 09:04 AM

iKlear is recommended by machines and mac city though

im trying to look for cheaper alternative other than iklear.. currently iklear is out of stock at machines..

i think the RM88 iklear kit is a good deal eh at machines. u can use it many times.. 1 bottle 60ml maybe can finish up to 4 months.. and then in the kit there's 6 more travel type one... which means use 6 times. lastly 3 cloths reusable...

that's mean, after all iklear finish, just purchase the bottle spray type, since u already have the 3 cloths.

Ya,buy those that suit to clean glass surface,if you don't want to go for iklear.

the problem is i asked the girl at machines and she told me the complete kit cost rm149, if i remember correctly.. the right price should be rm88 or they have increased the price ?

i googled and i got answers to buy some product called magic eraser. sadly it isnt selling anywhere in msia.

The magic eraser is the Magic Sponge if I'm not mistaken.

I am sorry but it is totally two different thing.

i think 70% alcohol is good enuff... they are good cleaner and it can kill bacteria.. but it may be abit corrosive..

i usually just wet half of the cleaning cloth given by apple and wipe my entire macbook aluminum including the screen.. the wet part first, followed by the dry part..

i thought of purchasing the iKlear, but its kinda pricey..

hey sifus, i need help.

my mbp keyboard seems to b oily. i dont use any sort of protection for me mbp. and the spacebar i only press at one particular spot. now it seems that that spot is glossy. like got a layer of oil on it. i dont know how to take it away.

I also has problem like yours, all I do is bring together a Microfiber cloth to wipe it off.

does it work bro? and what kinda microfiber cloth? is it those that comes together with spectacles?

yup the one comes with spectacles or get iklear, atleast iklear comes with microfiber and it can be use to clean whole macbook, ipod etc.

This post has been edited by preducer: Aug 5 2009, 01:16 PM

get iklear,it's good.but don't buy from machines,u can look for it at lowyat plaza mah...cheaper loo..i got it with the free gifts,works very nice.

Yea I bought from Machines @ RM149 last year. Just 2 weeks ago, I went ALL IT @ LowYat and it is just RM79. I was like . Almost half the price?? Same packaging and same 8oz set and yet half the price. I have no idea where is there any imitation of this product here. Anyone can give their opinion?

Regards.

This post has been edited by ujoewong: Aug 5 2009, 04:13 PM

i think it might be the same thing lah...that's normal for an apple retailer store like machine and others..their selling price of the computers are controlled by apple,so their margin quite small lah.. afaik, usually those shops will increase the price on the apple accessories to cover back lah...
the moral is,if u wanna buy apple computers it's ok to buy anywhere. But if u're looking for the accessories better research and survey first..

This post has been edited by aizad02: Aug 5 2009, 06:20 PM

Yea thanks for that tip. Never gonna buy iKlear from Machines ever again. And so it seems it is just in time for the next bottle.

Thanks again aizad02.

Diff names may be but they're both melamine foam.

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Added on August 5, 2009, 8:49 pmYea, they're selling everything at retail price xD That's why it's so "recommended"

This post has been edited by chingwooi: Aug 5 2009, 08:49 PM

no problem!

do i need to apply any kind of solution while cleaning the thing? i have yet to shut down my laptop so dont have the chance of wiping it yet.

i dont think by just wiping using microfiber only, the oil will go away.. that's why i bought iklear (machines is selling at rm88)

usually i use microfiber to wipe out dust/dirt from screen and keyboard.. if there is finger print on the screen, i will use iklear.

isn't the apple cloth provided when we get a new macbook microfiber material as well?

what are the effects in the long run to the macbook aluminum if we do not clean them?

bro i tried wiping it without the iklear solution (cos i havent got it) and it seems to b ABIT better, but still got abit. hmm this used to happen to my old laptop keyboard too but i never thought it wud with a mac. mayb my hands are sweaty.hmm.

yeah they do provide the cloth but i dont use that one. dont think that is better than the one sold outside. its too . . smooth. mayb for cleaning the screen ok gua.



anyways, wanna ask if my palms are sweaty (due to the heat from the macbook itself) will the surface of the laptop (on the left and right side of the trackpad) fad color? happened to my old laptop. if it will happen to the mac den i think i need to get something to protect that two area. cos my palms do sweat.

anyone here use cyberclean?

Err, I don't think alcohol based cleaners are advised.

Here's a cheap alternative: get some alcohol free toner (can buy from Guardian/Watson's- Simple brand, big bottle abt RM20 I think), and clean with cotton swabs.

I'm telling u guys, it works like a charm!

Have used it to clean my old white iBook and also use it to clean the screen of my mobile phone.

alcohol free toner?what's the brand meh?maybe could share the brand also. quite interesting alternative,there.

i was wondering if using microfiber cloth work. i have the same prob as well. and i actually used the cloth mentioned but the dirt is still there. any idea?

thanks! =)

i believe u need to use some solution to clean it with microfiber like iklear or water/cleaning solution.

ya,i think u can get better result by cleaning with iklear solution and wipe it with the given chamois..tried it,not 100% cleaned lah,but it's better than before,maybe after 2-3 times later on, the oil stain will go off.

What do you guys use to clean your mbp keyboard and the top ( the new one )

i believe most of us are using iklear.. thats what i used.

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in reference to my earlier post. so i purchased iklear and tried wiping my keyboard with it together with a microfiber clothe of cos, but the oily stains are still there. well its not as bad as before, but from a certain angle, it still seems visible.

im also worried that when i close my screen, the oil will transfer to my screen. after trying to clean away the oil stains on my keyboard, i used the iklear to clean the screen (with another clothe of cos). but after wiping, it seems like there is a layer of oil on my screen.

hmm any solution?

@llsphinxll

not enough iklear on the cloth ?? coz everytime i clean using iklear, there will be no oil at all. the cloth picked up everything.

um...do you guys clean the power cable's wire?

i ask this because i do not want my wire to become as dirty as my iPod USB wire

same man...i wouldnt 1 my power cord to turn black or yellowish...any idea to prevent?!

yea, brand name is: SImple. Light Green transparent bottle.

Really, realy worked- my iBook was quite dirty, then i used this with some soft cotton n cleaned, and it became super-clean

simple as in the facial/beauty product ?

Yep, that's the one

Just use a bit of toilet tissue or a cottonball and it'll do the rest

i wanted to buy iklear in machines but the guy told me its not necessary. mmmm. i tot the lcd needs to b cleaned regularly since i don hv any protection on it

i only clean with iklear when there is smudges, fingerprint or oil, if not i would just wipe it with microfiber to get rid of the dust (without iklear).

This post has been edited by preducer: Sep 23 2009, 03:18 AM

im jus wondering why after using iklear i can still see some stains on my screen?!
skill prob??

could be.. never encounter any problem. after cleaning it will be like mirror, no dust no oil whatsoever.. but because of our evironment is full of dust, it wont last long.