Washing screen of PRS-505 Sony Reader - Page 3

Dan23 · 03-13-2008, 07:48 PM

How do people clean the (metal?) casing? It seems to get sweat stained or smudged or something of that nature.

Halk · 03-13-2008, 08:21 PM

I should say right off that I do not own a Sony, my Cybook hasn't even arrived yet. However to clean metal like that I'd suggest surgical spirit type stuff with a cotton bud.

WillAdams · 03-14-2008, 07:57 AM

I just stick mine in a (large) shirt pocket, usually smudges are gone when it comes out, but I carry mine pretty constantly. Failing that, I've found wiping it off w/ a microfiber cloth works well. If it were really dirty, I'd probably try a very gentle dishwashing liquid, mixed w/ water and applied to a cloth so as to be damp and wipe off w/ that.

William

sirmaru · 03-14-2008, 04:27 PM

Go here to get the proper cleaning products for LCD screens:

http://www.pixelclean.com/?ref=AdWor...tor%20Cleaners

Halk · 03-14-2008, 09:41 PM

He's talking about cleaning the metal around it, not the LCD screen.

NatCh · 03-17-2008, 11:07 AM

I'm not sure I'd use LCD screen cleaners on the Reader's e-ink screen, anyway. I've never heard anyone comment on how similar the materials might be. You might damage the thing.

duckeedoug · 03-19-2008, 02:03 AM

After cleaning the entire 505 with a LCD wipe I took my 505 to the office and shrink wrapped the whole device. I then gently used a heat gun to shrink the plastic on the device. After shrinking the plastic I then used a razer blade to cut the necessary holes for the USB, AC adapter ports as well as the SD card slot. If needed in the future I will cut additonal holes for the MS slot and the headphone slot. At this time I have no need for these ports/slots.

I have the optional Sony case for the unit and use a Great Point LED light - both sold by Sony and Purchased from Sony.

The shrink wrap offers great protection and guard against dust and spills. I will however offer a word of warning. When I used the LCD wipe on around the buttons I noticed that the wipe appeared to remove some of the ink from the bookmark button - so I stopped wiping the inked areas. I would suggest that this occurred most likely because Sony is using some type of Soy ink.

If you have access to a shrink wrap machine I highly suggest that you take advantage of the security that it provides.

JSWolf · 03-19-2008, 02:39 AM

I just use my microfiber cloth to clean the screen and the casing around the 505's screen. Works very well for me.

artelahe · 07-17-2009, 11:12 AM

Thank the screen gods for this thread!!

There was a projectile vomiting incident at my home. My PRS-505 was in its direct path. Although all solid matter was removed immediately, something cloudily hideous remained. Microfibre alone did little to ease the film. Huffing in the screen + microfibre made little impression on it. Immersing in the kitchen sink seemed too extreme, and the Sony site was less than helpful.

HOWEVER, the suggestion about the eyeglass cleaner was just the ticket and my screen is pristine once again (Actually a pre-treated, non-scratching, non-streaking, anti-fogging [glasses] lens cleaning wipe did the trick). I would never have dared without your excellent advice.

richman · 07-17-2009, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by artelahe

There was a projectile vomiting incident at my home. My PRS-505 was in its direct path. Although all solid matter was removed immediately, something cloudily hideous remained.

The person wasn't reading the Exorcist were they!

Gee, I'm glad you were able to clean it up, I know it would bum me out if someone vomited on my 505.

artelahe · 07-17-2009, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richman

The person wasn't reading the Exorcist were they!

Gee, I'm glad you were able to clean it up, I know it would bum me out if someone vomited on my 505.

Think pre-reader vomit. :P: I was nearly beside myself (but there wasn't enough room on the couch).

03-14-2008, 04:27 PM	#34
sirmaru Wizard Posts: 2,426 Karma: 6561538 Join Date: Nov 2007 Device: Kindle PW 2013, HDX 2013, Galaxy S5 2014	Pixelclean Go here to get the proper cleaning products for LCD screens: http://www.pixelclean.com/?ref=AdWor...tor%20Cleaners

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03-13-2008, 07:48 PM	#31
Dan23 Connoisseur Posts: 73 Karma: 600000 Join Date: Sep 2007 Device: Scribe, Paperwhite 6.8"	How do people clean the (metal?) casing? It seems to get sweat stained or smudged or something of that nature.

03-13-2008, 08:21 PM	#32
Halk Fanatic Posts: 538 Karma: 469999 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Scotland Device: Sony PRS-650 (PRS+ alpha - thanks Kartu!)	I should say right off that I do not own a Sony, my Cybook hasn't even arrived yet. However to clean metal like that I'd suggest surgical spirit type stuff with a cotton bud.

03-14-2008, 07:57 AM	#33
WillAdams Wizard Posts: 1,258 Karma: 3439432 Join Date: Feb 2008 Device: Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (300ppi), Samsung Galaxy Book 12	I just stick mine in a (large) shirt pocket, usually smudges are gone when it comes out, but I carry mine pretty constantly. Failing that, I've found wiping it off w/ a microfiber cloth works well. If it were really dirty, I'd probably try a very gentle dishwashing liquid, mixed w/ water and applied to a cloth so as to be damp and wipe off w/ that. William

03-14-2008, 09:41 PM	#35
Halk Fanatic Posts: 538 Karma: 469999 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Scotland Device: Sony PRS-650 (PRS+ alpha - thanks Kartu!)	He's talking about cleaning the metal around it, not the LCD screen.

03-17-2008, 11:07 AM	#36
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	I'm not sure I'd use LCD screen cleaners on the Reader's e-ink screen, anyway. I've never heard anyone comment on how similar the materials might be. You might damage the thing.

03-19-2008, 02:03 AM	#37
duckeedoug Zealot Posts: 122 Karma: 160 Join Date: Mar 2008 Device: Sony PRS 505	After cleaning the entire 505 with a LCD wipe I took my 505 to the office and shrink wrapped the whole device. I then gently used a heat gun to shrink the plastic on the device. After shrinking the plastic I then used a razer blade to cut the necessary holes for the USB, AC adapter ports as well as the SD card slot. If needed in the future I will cut additonal holes for the MS slot and the headphone slot. At this time I have no need for these ports/slots. I have the optional Sony case for the unit and use a Great Point LED light - both sold by Sony and Purchased from Sony. The shrink wrap offers great protection and guard against dust and spills. I will however offer a word of warning. When I used the LCD wipe on around the buttons I noticed that the wipe appeared to remove some of the ink from the bookmark button - so I stopped wiping the inked areas. I would suggest that this occurred most likely because Sony is using some type of Soy ink. If you have access to a shrink wrap machine I highly suggest that you take advantage of the security that it provides.

03-19-2008, 02:39 AM	#38
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,756 Karma: 145864619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	I just use my microfiber cloth to clean the screen and the casing around the 505's screen. Works very well for me.

07-17-2009, 11:12 AM	#39
artelahe Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2008 Device: Sony eReader PRS505	Thank the screen gods for this thread!! There was a projectile vomiting incident at my home. My PRS-505 was in its direct path. Although all solid matter was removed immediately, something cloudily hideous remained. Microfibre alone did little to ease the film. Huffing in the screen + microfibre made little impression on it. Immersing in the kitchen sink seemed too extreme, and the Sony site was less than helpful. HOWEVER, the suggestion about the eyeglass cleaner was just the ticket and my screen is pristine once again (Actually a pre-treated, non-scratching, non-streaking, anti-fogging [glasses] lens cleaning wipe did the trick). I would never have dared without your excellent advice.