Light scratch on LCD of T60

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Light scratch on LCD of T60

#1 Post by lefei » Mon Jun 04, 2007 10:35 pm

How do I remove a light scratch on the LCD of my T60? Any kind souls have any tips? TIA ;)
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#2 Post by ryengineer » Tue Jun 05, 2007 12:10 am

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#3 Post by lefei » Tue Jun 05, 2007 1:21 am

ryengineer wrote:Here
Thanks, but it only lists out what are the ways to clean the LCD. Didn't say anything about removing a light scratch.

Anyone else? :)
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#4 Post by pianowizard » Tue Jun 05, 2007 6:29 am

What do you mean by "scratch" exactly? If you've cut into the screen, that's irreversible.
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#5 Post by Tommms » Tue Jun 05, 2007 11:25 am

A scratch is irreversible.

If it were a glass or plastic, then you have the opportunity to try either a polish/filler, or a mild abrasive.

The former method microscopically fills the scratch so that the scratch is not visible when a light is shined upon it. The latter method polishes the unscratched area so that your entire screen will appear optically equal.

Unfortunately, this is an LCD screen, so none of the above applies.

You would just have to clean more carefully next time.

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#6 Post by lefei » Tue Jun 05, 2007 8:46 pm

The scratch can only be seen on a dark background. However, as what Tommms has mentioned, it just sucks.... since it is irreversible. I have no idea how the scratch got there in the first place because I am always careful on what I use to clean it. I only use Radtech's Optex Cloth.
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#7 Post by Tholek » Wed Jun 06, 2007 12:26 am

Forgive my ignorance, but isn't the coating on a LCD a type of plastic?
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#8 Post by lefei » Wed Jun 06, 2007 9:39 pm

Tholek wrote:Forgive my ignorance, but isn't the coating on a LCD a type of plastic?
If it is a type of plastic, then there should be a solution for the problem I have?

Has anyone tried things like Vaseline? How about Radtech's pricey Ice Creme?
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#9 Post by underclocker » Fri Aug 31, 2007 11:04 am

Candle wax (cold) or Vaseline does help considerably. I've used white candle wax a couple of times and the improvement is impressive.

Just rub the candle on the scratch, then buff with cloth.
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