How to Clean Fingerprints off MacBook Screen

Fingerprints on the screen can also make it difficult to see the display, especially in bright light. Using a soft, lint-free cloth, Apple recommends removing fingerprints from the MacBook Pro’s casing. Use the microfiber cloth that came with your MacBook Pro to clean the screen, or another microfiber cloth to remove fingerprints.

Clean the Outside Casing

1. Unplug the power adapter and turn off the MacBook Pro.
2. Disconnect the MacBook Pro from any external devices and cables.
3. Using water, dampen a soft, lint-free cloth. Make sure the cloth is only little damp, not wet.
4. Wipe the exterior of the MacBook Pro using a wet towel. Moisture should not enter any ports or other openings in the computer’s case

 Scrub the Display Screen

1. Lightly dampen the provided microfiber screen-cleaning cloth or another microfiber cloth with water.
2. To remove fingerprints, dust, dirt, and other greasy stains, wipe the screen with a wet cloth. Wipe the screen, not rubbing or putting too much pressure on it.
3. When cleaning your Macbook Pro’s screen, use cautious because abrasive or overly soaked towels might cause major damage to the device.

Method 1: Use a Dry Cloth to Polish

Turn off the computer. Remove the power adapter from the Macbook Pro and turn it off.

• Although detaching the power adapter is not required if you are merely cleaning the screen with a dry cloth, it is nevertheless recommended because the friction caused by the cloth may interact with and damage the adapter. The screen with a microfiber cloth, moving in small circles around the entire surface. As you work, apply consistent but mild pressure, but don’t exert too much effort. Abrasive cloths, dish towels, and paper towels should be avoided.
• You may need to buff the screen for up to five minutes to get rid of all fingerprints and smudges.

Method 2: Use a Moist Cloth to Wipe

Turn off the Macbook Pro. Using water, dampen a soft cloth. Wet a soft microfiber cloth with a little water until it is barely damp; only use soft fabric.

• Avoid soaking the fabric in water. A wet cloth is more likely to seep water into the machine, perhaps causing significant computer damage. If you use too much water, wring out the fabric thoroughly until it is only slightly damp.
• Use distilled water instead of tap water for the greatest results. Minerals are present in tap water, and some of these minerals are conductive. As a result, tap water is more likely than distilled water to produce a short.

Wipe the screen clean. Wipe the screen in small circular buffing strokes from side to side and top to bottom.

• Depending on how many passes over the screen you need to make, you may need to re-dampen the cloth as you work.

 Method 3: Formula Cleansers

Turn off the computer. Before you begin, make sure the Macbook Pro is turned off. Disconnect the PC from its power supply. You should not continue without first disconnecting the computer. If these components are exposed to the wet cleanser, they may be destroyed. If moisture gets to these electrical components while you’re working, you could get a minor shock, especially if the power adapter is connected in. On a microfiber cloth, squirt a little LCD or plasma cleaner. Use a cleaner designed exclusively for LCD panels.

• Using your soft cloth, squirt a small amount of this cleaner on it. Do not soak the towel in water. • Only use soft, lint-free, and static-free towels that feel slightly damp to the touch. Lens cloths are very effective, although any microfiber cloth will typically enough. Abrasive materials such as paper towels, dish towels, terry cloth towels, and other abrasive fabrics should be avoided. Only use cleaning products designed and sold particularly for LCD screens. [3] All-purpose cleaners, alcohol-based products, bleach, aerosol sprays, solvents, or abrasives are not recommended. All of these items have the potential to harm the screen. The screen may potentially crack completely in extreme circumstances.
• Do not saturate the screen with the cleaning solution. As a result, there’s a greater chance of moisture getting into the bottom or side apertures. Moisture should not be allowed to enter these openings since it can cause your computer to short out if it does. Using the cloth, wipe the screen. Working from top to bottom or side to side, pass the cloth over the Macbook Pro screen. Apply sustained yet gentle pressure to the screen in little circular motions.
• Hold the computer screen towards the top or bottom of the screen to avoid accidently smearing it while working.
• Buff the computer screen as needed until all smudges have disappeared, reapplying cleaning solution as needed. This could take numerous passes across the screen and several minutes to finish.

Method 4: Wipes for LCD and Plasma Displays

Turn the Macbook Pro off. Before you do anything else, turn off the computer. Before continuing, unplug the power adapter.

• Even if you work carefully, moisture from the wipes can get into the computer. In the case that this occurs, it is critical that the power adapter be removed first. These electrical components will not be damaged if they are removed before they are used, and you will not be shocked.

Use an electronic wipe that has been properly prepared. Working from top to bottom or side to side, wipe an LCD-specific across the entire screen. Buff the screen in small circular motions with gentle but even pressure for best results.

• The solution in electronic wipes is just enough to clean the screen without wetting it. • The solution is also designed to be safe for use with electronic devices. If you’re going to use wipes, make sure they’re alcohol-free. Alcohol can damage your screen.