Gah! Keyboard scratches Display?

[doppelfish]

Hi,

I just realized that the scratches on my A30p's display coincide neatly
with the pattern of the keyboard. I've now resorted to putting a thin
plastic sheet onto the keyboard before I flip the laptop closed.

Does anyone else see this effect, or am I the only one?

cheers,
-fish

[jdhurst]

There is certainly no harm in putting a thin sheet between screen and keyboard, but are you certain the screen is being scratched? There is less clearance with my T41 than any other laptop I have owned, and if I press the lid down a bit too firmly, the high points of the keys leave marks (grease marks) on the screen.

Two things:
1. I have learned to put the PC in my bag with an orientation that reduces pressure. I don't get the marks much any more now that I know what happens.
2. With Windex and a very soft cloth (not paper towels for example) gently but firmly clean the screen. The marks will come off.

If the marks are truly scratches, I don't see how placing the screen straight down on a key could do this. Scratches come from lateral motion and there isn't any in this case.

Good luck, ... JDHurst

[pctech]

Hi JDHurst,

You might want to rethink using Windex. Over time, it will cause your LCD to yellow and become dull. I have used standard 70% Isopropyl Rubbing Alcohol on my LCD screens for years with no problems.

Hope this helps!

James

[JHEM]

Hello Jim, welcome to the forums.

Regards,

James

[doppelfish]

I have learned to put the PC in my bag with an orientation that reduces pressure. I don't get the marks much any more now that I know what happens.

OK, a sturdy laptop bag is certainly no wrong thing to have.

If the marks are truly scratches, I don't see how placing the screen straight down on a key could do this. Scratches come from lateral motion and there isn't any in this case.

they are, I'm afraid. With my soft-shell laptop bag, the laptop is probably squeezed enough for there to be both lateral motion between cover and case, and not enough space between display screen and keys. Maybe I was relying too much on the sturdyness that is commonly attributed to ThinkPads.
I'll be following your advice of putting a thin sheet between screen and keyboard (thanks!).

cheers,
-fish

[jdhurst]

pctech - I stopped using Windex. The machine is new(ish) and I don't think I have damaged it. I used a dilute solution of ispropyl alchohol and clean water and wetted a soft cloth with it. The sceen cleaned up very nicely. I don't ever touch my screen and I don't have to clean it often.

Thank you. ... JDHurst

[pctech]

Hi JDHurst,

Glad I could help! I don't think you caused any damage since it sounds like a fairly new machine. The damage occurs over a longer period of time.

Thanks JHEM, glad to be back on the forum. I hope to have the time to participate more frequently now.

-James