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I have an IBM T22 My screen has dust all over it but what can I use to clean it? I know some laptops if you touch the screen you'll ruin it. just wondering because the dust is really annoying me. thanks

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Short, practical procedure for a T22 screen that avoids common mistakes and protects coatings.

  • Power down, unplug and remove the battery. Let the display cool.
  • Remove loose dust first: use short bursts of canned air held upright, or a soft camera-style brush. Keep the nozzle several inches away.
  • Wipe with a clean, high-quality microfiber or lens cloth using gentle, even strokes. Do not press hard.
  • For fingerprints or oily marks, lightly dampen the cloth (never the screen) with distilled water or an alcohol-free LCD cleaner. Wring the cloth so it is only slightly damp, then wipe and immediately dry with a dry part of the cloth.
  • Let the screen air-dry completely before powering up.

Notes and cautions: avoid abrasive papers or rough towels, never spray liquids directly onto the panel, and do not scrub—those actions cause micro-scratches or can remove anti-reflective coatings that many older laptop displays have. Use canned air correctly (upright short bursts) to avoid freezing the surface. If the coating is already scratched or flaking, cleaning won't restore it; a replacement panel or professional service may be required.

Context on earlier replies: was right to warn about abrasive materials; microfiber is a safer upgrade to cotton rags. ’s point about cleaners that leave a protective film is useful—look for alcohol-free products labeled safe for LCDs. Methods that work on plain glass are not always safe for coated plastic screens, so err on the side of gentleness.

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I have an IBM T22 My screen has dust all over it but what can I use to clean it? I know some laptops if you touch the screen you'll ruin it. just wondering because the dust is really annoying me. thanks

Windex is fine for the cleaner, but in order to avoid scratches, use a clean cloth (like an old cotton t-shirt or cheesecloth) rather than a paper towel -- paper is abrasive. If the screen is already scratched up a bit, a good plastic polish like Gel-Gloss can fill in some scuffs.

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Well, I have always been told never to use ammonia or alchohol based cleaners like Windex. However, I've never tried it myself just told this. I do used a cleaner called Klear Screen which is good to use on ANY screen type. It is a polymer based cleaner without any alchohol or ammonia and leaves the nicest anti-static protected coating. I can't live without it tell you the truth. Klear Screen also comes with the best no lint cloths I've ever used. I also clean my CDs and DVDs with it. that protective coating is the key. I think I bought it for $7 at Frye's.

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Vineger (white) and Newspaper. Newspaper WILL NOT scratch glass no matter what anyone says...apply the vinegar to the newspaper and use the newspaper wiping in one direction to take off any marks. I've done this hundereds of times with my 21" monitor with no probs yet.

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