Spot of dust got stuck on PB display...

Question

Hi,
On the display of my PowerBook, a spot of dust got stuck. I user iClean to clear the display. But I am scared to clean this particular spot on the display; afraid that it will cause permanent damage to the screen. Any ideas on how should I go about it?
Also, can someone recommend a nice screen protector made for PB 15"?
Thanks for your help in advance!!
Brilty

Answer 1

I have no idea whether or not you made that up, but you certainly didn't read about it in these forums, where every complaint, worry, concern and paranoid fantasy about PowerBooks has been done to death. And I know, because I've read just about every one of these posts.
Wether or not there is more space between the screen and kbd on the Titanium and Aluminum models is irrelevant.
Of course, this claim is absurd. The difference in space between the two models is an important improvement in the PB's design, not only for the sake of the well-documented imprints the TiBook's keyboard left on its screen, but for the sake of keeping the machine cool when it's used in clamshell mode. Again, the keyboard does not make contact with the screen unless pressure is applied from the outside or for the sake of third party products placed on the inside.
The small rubber bumpers on the screen enclosure do little to protect your screen from even the mild pressure exerted on your laptop while in most soft carry bags
The small rubber bumpers are not intended to protect the screen from the keys, because the screen doesn't need protection from the keys, except in the conditions I've described. The small rubber bumpers are intended to keep the bezel from rubbing on the edges of the palm rests where discoloration of the palm rests and the bezel can occur. This is a purely cosmetic issue, and it is something that was only added to the PB's design in recent revisions. It has never been a part of the 17" model's design because its dual latch resists this sort of contact.
To further illustrate, look at the abundant aftermarket products available that address this very issue.
The presence of these products on the market does not mean that they serve any useful purpose beyond providing peace of mind to paranoid consumers. People don't buy these products "to circumvent a potential design flaw in the PowerBooks." They buy these products because of the FUD that goes around in discussion boards. None of these products, including the screen cleaning products, are endorsed or recommended by Apple (though I do swear by Monster iClean).
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