Of all the components in your notebook computer, the screen is the single most expensive part to replace. However, LCD screen is extremely delicate. Dust, pet hair, and dirt attach easily to the screen, interfering with image clarity. Scratches, punctures, dings, abrasions are very possible. Consider that even wiping your notebook’s screen with a paper towel can leave scratches! A finger that points to the screen in order to “point out” information for someone can poke the surface slightly, crushing numerous pixels and result in black areas on the screen where no text or image will ever be able to be read again. Therefore, it is necessary to know some kids to protect the LCD screen of your laptop.

First: We have said that damaging the screen is easy to do, what is worse, most damage is non-repairable. Thus, placing the computer filters over your display is a worthwhile investment that may extend the life of your notebook computer.

Second: Do not stamp your laptop heavily. Of course, you are glad when finishing a task, but have you considered that it is cruel to the LCD screen as well as to your laptop?

Third: Your laptop’s LCD screen takes a lot of abuse. When they’re not attracting dust particles or dander, they’re getting smudged, spilled, or sneezed on, so giving your screen a good cleaning becomes inevitable. Be warned though. Using household cleaners and other chemically enriched abrasive liquids can lead to all sorts of damage and corrosion on your precious display. Instead of using Windex or 409 (yes, people actually clean their electronics with these things) use a 50/50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol (not rubbing alcohol since it might contain oil) and water. If available, a spray bottle will come in handy for applying the cleaning solution, but pouring some of the concoction on an old t-shirt or other fabric that won’t leave behind lint works fine. Avoid using paper towels or dish rags as these may leave behind more debris than they’ve cleaned off.