LCD screen iMac

Sorry if posting this topic here offends anyone but I was at a bit of a loss just where to post this query. It relates to cleaning the frequent smudges I seem to accumulate on my LCD screen. I checked at my local Apple shop who wanted me to pay an exorbitant sum to access a cleaner and wipes. A friend has suggested isopropal ( might ahve the spelling incorrect here) alcohol, available from a pharmacy. Not sure how it should be applied, any suggestions to this irritating problem, thanks
iMac 17-1.25 Gz Mac OS X (10.4.1) iSight-three way
iMac 17-1.25 Gz Mac OS X (10.4.1) iSight-three way

You can use any well-washed 100% cotten cloth (a plain t-shirt or cloth diaper that's been washed a few hundred times fit the bill nicely). Dampen (don't saturate) the cloth with distilled water from any grocery, drug, or auto supply store and circularly rub the screen gently , doing a small area at a time.

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TrailTrim wrote:
My iMac 24 LCD screen is damaged to the point where it is basically worthless. I have attached an external monitor via a VGA adaptor. Problem...since I cannot see the screen, I cannot get into system preferences to select "detect displays". Is there any way for the computer to detect the external monitor automatically?
The last message of this thread may help:
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I am on my third LCD screen and I am presently waiting for another LCD screen which of course is back ordered. I have been told that this is NOT a common problem. I have approx 100 colored lines on my screen at this time. Has anyone had any success with a replaced LCD screen ? Or how many screens does one have to go through before Apple replaces the computer??????? From all the complaints it sounds like there is a big problem with the G5. I purchased mine in Dec 2005.....they came out with the new one a few months later.

LUCYRYAN, Welcome to the discussion area!
This is the discussion area for the iMac G4.
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Hi gajonormal,
Thanks for visiting Apple Support Communities.
If you have not already, I recommend calibrating your iMac display:
Adjust your display to show accurate color using Display Calibrator Assistant. The colors on your display can be altered by many factors, such as ambient light, the position and angle of the display, and the age of the display. Calibrate your display regularly to ensure accurate color.
Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, click Displays, then click Color.
Click Calibrate. Display Calibrator Assistant walks you through calibrating your display and then creates a calibrated color profile.For a more detailed calibration of your display, select the Expert Mode checkbox, which is at the bottom of the introductory text.
Some displays have additional built-in color accuracy and calibration features. For more information, see the documentation that came with your display.
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http://support.apple.com/kb/PH13768
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Thanks for the reply. Soon after I posted, I found that solution. However, the Airplay feature is not on my IMac.
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Reset SMU Although this workaround was not successful in Connors' case, resetting the iMac G5's SMU (system management unit) as described in Apple Knowledge Base article #301733 can resolve a variety of power-related problems, including sudden-onset startup failure.
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My iMac's specifications are below.
Recently, I've noticed that there is this large patch of the screen which is covered with white bubble-like drops. I've tried cleaning the display, but it looks like they are under the screen. You cannot see them when the display is displaying white or other light colours. When displaying black or darker colours (even when the display or computer is off) one can see the drops.
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My iMac is usually under constant sunlight. It's not directly facing my window, but it does get hit my light. But I haven't heard of sunlight ever damaging an LCD screen.
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Hello Kuro
Take it to the nearest Apple Store or Authorized Apple Service Center, they can remove the glass panel over the display and clean or replace it if needed.
http://www.apple.com/buy/locator/service/
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