rlp@beach.cis.ufl.edu (Trouble) (11/07/90)
Hello all. Query for the 'net: What is a safe way to clean the screen on a Tandy VM-1 monochrome monitor? This thing has some sort of anti- glare treatment (not sure if it's a coating or "etched" onto the glass), and I don't want to damage the treatment. "Dry" wiping won't do -- concern about scratching. Canned air will just move the dust around. Any suggestions? Bob -- rlp@beach.cis.ufl.edu Air: PP-SEL AMA # 541283 Road: 750 Ninja DoD # 0068 Water: NAUI OW-I <=- -=>
ejmag@aplcen.apl.jhu.edu (Eric Magnusson) (11/08/90)
In article <25288@uflorida.cis.ufl.EDU> rlp@beach.cis.ufl.edu (Trouble) writes: >What is a safe way to clean the screen on a Tandy VM-1 monochrome monitor? Here is a section from my VM-1 manual: CLEANING THE VM-1 * Always unplug the monitor before cleaning. * Wipe the screen, cabinet front and sides with a soft cloth. * If the screen requires more than dusting, apply a household window cleaner to a soft cloth to clean the monitor screen. * Do not use benzene, thinner, or any volatile substances to clean the unit as the finish may be permanently marred. Never leave the unit in contact with rubber or vinyl for an extended period. * Occasionally, the internal parts of the monitor may need to be cleaned to prevent fire and other damage caused by dust particles. It is recommended that you take the unit to a Radio Shack Computer Center for yearly cleaning. It appears from points 3 & 4 that the finish can be harmed from the harsh stuff but not from household cleaners. I have used stuff like GlassPlus and Windex with no problems. -- Eric Magnusson ejmag@aplcen.apl.jhu.edu I was Bourne, Bourne, Bourne .... Bourne to be alive!!!!
rlp@beach.cis.ufl.edu (Trouble) (11/08/90)
Thanks! Duhh, I should've looked in the manual first, I s'pose (but gee, I was logged in, and figured what the heck). If "household window cleaner" (eg, Windex) is ok for the screen, then it must be an "etched" surface, not a coating. Thanks again! Bob -- rlp@beach.cis.ufl.edu Air: PP-SEL AMA # 541283 Road: 750 Ninja DoD # 0068 Water: NAUI OW-I <=- -=>