Washing screen of PRS-505 Sony Reader

JeffASonyReader · 01-14-2008, 10:40 AM

Hi, how do you wash your screen on the PRS-505? I accidentially pressed my finger on it, and used a 100% microfiber cloth to circular rub the surface gently, no water. The cloth came from my monster cleaning solution package to clean my LCD monitor.

If a nasty dirt mark comes on it, any suggestions? Sony's support section didn't seem to have any word on that.

JSWolf · 01-14-2008, 10:42 AM

What I do is use a little water (not mch at all) to get the dirt off and then use a microfiber cloth to dry/clean the screen. Works quite well for me. Also, you can use the cleaning solution used to clean your glasses.

JeffASonyReader · 01-14-2008, 12:25 PM

Great advice, if the need arises I'll try that. Sony said any liquids would destroy the surface. Not sure how to react to that one.

Patricia · 01-14-2008, 06:02 PM

I use a dry microfibre cloth for dust on the screen and a slightly damp one to remove fingerprints etc. this has worked well for the 9 months that I've had the Reader.

astra · 01-15-2008, 04:51 AM

A couple of times I used the same kit as I used to clean my computer monitor (LCD).
I wonder whether I have been wrong?

HarryT · 01-15-2008, 05:43 AM

The Reader's screen is a hard plastic - any non-corrosive, non-abrasive cleaner should work fine. I use a micro-fibre cloth to remove fingerprints (the same one I use to clean my glasses), and a warm damp cloth with a bit of washing-up liquid to get rid of the occasional more serious dirt.

mdhuang · 01-15-2008, 11:44 AM

I just use one of those pre-packaged Zeiss lens cloths.

NatCh · 01-15-2008, 12:53 PM

I use the "mom" method, you know moisten your finger with spit and wipe vigorously.

For dusting, I go with that canned air stuff. Lots of fun to play with, that stuff is. Unfortunately, they won't let me order it at work any more ... the test-tube incident caused that, I think.

vivaldirules · 01-15-2008, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by NatCh

I use the "mom" method, you know moisten your finger with spit and wipe vigorously.

Do you do that while scolding it sternly and call it by it's full name - the way my mom would have? Maybe with a good tug on the ear to boot. I remember wishing I could run away and scrub myself just to avoid the experience.

NatCh · 01-15-2008, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by vivaldirules

Do you do that while scolding it sternly and call it by it's full name - the way my mom would have? Maybe with a good tug on the ear to boot.

No, I haven't tried those nuances ... maybe that's why it never struggles and groans: "Maa-uuum!"

JeffASonyReader · 01-16-2008, 05:50 PM

Actually, I use windex. I wipe it, scrubbing hard. Then I put some grease cleaner on it to be sure. I toss is in the washer after that. I know I'm getting a good clean then. I slide it in my tray in the kitchen, let it air dry. If they're open, I drop it off at the dry cleaners. Usually they get it right, but occasionally they lose an IC chip or pixel. That's okay. Last time, when they lost an IC chip, all the profanity in my ebooks dissappeared. So that's okay.

Sony said you woulden't believe the calls they get....

NatCh · 01-16-2008, 06:50 PM

Sadly, I probably would. I've worked Tech-Support lines, you see.

It's a wonder some folks out there can dress themselves without suffering a fatal mischief.

astra · 01-17-2008, 05:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NatCh

Sadly, I probably would. I've worked Tech-Support lines, you see.

It's a wonder some folks out there can dress themselves without suffering a fatal mischief.

GatorDeb · 01-17-2008, 06:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeffASonyReader

Hi, how do you wash your screen on the PRS-505? I accidentially pressed my finger on it, and used a 100% microfiber cloth to circular rub the surface gently, no water. The cloth came from my monster cleaning solution package to clean my LCD monitor.

If a nasty dirt mark comes on it, any suggestions? Sony's support section didn't seem to have any word on that.

I have that same package. Why don't you wet the cloth with the solution? Worked great on mine.

kacir · 01-17-2008, 10:51 AM

just use cheap generic microfiber cloth and a bit of saliva. Works wonders.
I have been using this method for quite a time without any adverse efects on the reader.

01-14-2008, 10:40 AM	#1
JeffASonyReader Enthusiast Posts: 28 Karma: 34 Join Date: Jan 2008 Device: Sony Reader PRS-505	Washing screen of PRS-505 Sony Reader Hi, how do you wash your screen on the PRS-505? I accidentially pressed my finger on it, and used a 100% microfiber cloth to circular rub the surface gently, no water. The cloth came from my monster cleaning solution package to clean my LCD monitor. If a nasty dirt mark comes on it, any suggestions? Sony's support section didn't seem to have any word on that.

01-14-2008, 10:42 AM	#2
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 34,652 Karma: 14439052 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Sony Reader PRS-650, iPad, nook STR	What I do is use a little water (not mch at all) to get the dirt off and then use a microfiber cloth to dry/clean the screen. Works quite well for me. Also, you can use the cleaning solution used to clean your glasses. __________________ Jon 2013 Reading List

01-14-2008, 06:02 PM	#4
Patricia Reader Posts: 11,527 Karma: 1282094 Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Wales, UK Device: Sony PRS-500, PRS-505, Asus EEEpc 4G	I use a dry microfibre cloth for dust on the screen and a slightly damp one to remove fingerprints etc. this has worked well for the 9 months that I've had the Reader. __________________ Of making many books there is no end [Ecclesiastes, 12.12]

01-15-2008, 04:51 AM	#5
astra The Introvert Posts: 8,308 Karma: 1000077497 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: United Kingdom Device: Sony Reader PRS-650 & 505 & 500	A couple of times I used the same kit as I used to clean my computer monitor (LCD). I wonder whether I have been wrong? __________________ Only Two Things Are Infinite, The Universe and Human Stupidity, and I'm Not Sure About The Former. Albert Einstein Saving the Planet

01-15-2008, 05:43 AM	#6
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 55,156 Karma: 27556397 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Touch, PW, Fire HD, iPad 3, iPhone 4, Samsung Tab 2 7 + More	The Reader's screen is a hard plastic - any non-corrosive, non-abrasive cleaner should work fine. I use a micro-fibre cloth to remove fingerprints (the same one I use to clean my glasses), and a warm damp cloth with a bit of washing-up liquid to get rid of the occasional more serious dirt. __________________ Harry Currently proofreading The Poison Belt, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

01-14-2008, 12:25 PM	#3
JeffASonyReader Enthusiast Posts: 28 Karma: 34 Join Date: Jan 2008 Device: Sony Reader PRS-505	Great advice, if the need arises I'll try that. Sony said any liquids would destroy the surface. Not sure how to react to that one.

01-15-2008, 11:44 AM	#7
mdhuang Bookworm Posts: 109 Karma: 154 Join Date: Aug 2007 Device: Sony CLIE NX80V, PRS-500	I just use one of those pre-packaged Zeiss lens cloths.

01-15-2008, 12:53 PM	#8
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,605 Karma: 926222 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Nook STGR	I use the "mom" method, you know moisten your finger with spit and wipe vigorously. For dusting, I go with that canned air stuff. Lots of fun to play with, that stuff is. Unfortunately, they won't let me order it at work any more ... the test-tube incident caused that, I think. __________________ ΨΦ! "Torg, why do you have emergency pants?" -- Riff

01-16-2008, 05:50 PM	#11
JeffASonyReader Enthusiast Posts: 28 Karma: 34 Join Date: Jan 2008 Device: Sony Reader PRS-505	Actually, I use windex. I wipe it, scrubbing hard. Then I put some grease cleaner on it to be sure. I toss is in the washer after that. I know I'm getting a good clean then. I slide it in my tray in the kitchen, let it air dry. If they're open, I drop it off at the dry cleaners. Usually they get it right, but occasionally they lose an IC chip or pixel. That's okay. Last time, when they lost an IC chip, all the profanity in my ebooks dissappeared. So that's okay. Sony said you woulden't believe the calls they get....

01-16-2008, 06:50 PM	#12
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,605 Karma: 926222 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Nook STGR	Sadly, I probably would. I've worked Tech-Support lines, you see. It's a wonder some folks out there can dress themselves without suffering a fatal mischief. __________________ ΨΦ! "Torg, why do you have emergency pants?" -- Riff

01-17-2008, 10:51 AM	#15
kacir Wizard Posts: 2,568 Karma: 2652441 Join Date: May 2006 Device: PocketBook 360, before it was Sony Reader, cassiopeia A-20	just use cheap generic microfiber cloth and a bit of saliva. Works wonders. I have been using this method for quite a time without any adverse efects on the reader.

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