Cleaning a DIRTY MacBook! (How To Safely Clean Your Laptop)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 12 มิ.ย. 2024
- If you're looking to sell your laptop, or just want to give it a bit of a clean, this tutorial video is for you. I show you how to safely clean your laptop with a few household items, including isopropyl alcohol, a compressed can of air, and screen cleaning liquid.
This guide is easy to follow, and will show you how to clean the screen of your computer, remove dust from laptops, clean the keyboard and body, and also clean dust from the fan and internal part of the laptop.
Both Mac and PC computer owners can follow along, including MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, Dell XPS, Razer, and Lenovo devices, and even those with iPads or tablets.
Products featured in this video:
⮕ Can of compressed air: geni.us/compressedair
⮕ Screen cleaner: geni.us/screenclean
⮕ Isopropyl alcohol: geni.us/isoalcohol
⮕ iFixit screw kit: geni.us/ifixitprotoolkit
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:41 Cleaning the Exterior
03:33 Cleaning the Screen
04:43 Cleaning Inside The Laptop
06:18 Conclusion
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NOTE: If you're worried about the paper towel scratching your screen, use a microfiber towel instead. I personally have just used paper towels for 10 years without issues and zero scratches. MacBook screens are fairly tough but other brands may not be.
Products featured in this video:
⮕ Can of compressed air: geni.us/compressedair
⮕ Screen cleaner: geni.us/screenclean
⮕ Isopropyl alcohol: geni.us/isoalcohol
⮕ iFixit screw kit: geni.us/ifixitprotoolkit
I've had the M1 Mac for a month now, which is the first one I've ever owned and I obsessively clean the screen and the keyboard every morning lol
Same here broo 😄😄
Me too lol
@@frdinis i personally use water since i clean it frequently. it’s more reassuring and i never let it reach the point where there’s stubborn residue and would need a screen cleaner. i soak a piece of soft tissue paper and start on the middle then wipe it dry with a microfiber cloth using a little bit of pressure.
I felt this :)
there's just something about Macs that make you want to keep them pristine
0:03
What my MacBook looks like when it's clean
LOL SAME
same lmao
FR
The video was so pleasing to watch. The screen looked so nice after cleaning and the compressed air sounded oddly nice. I definitely need to go clean my laptop now
just sitting and seeing a clean laptop or display satisfies me
cool
I compulsively clean my computers. 😁
I've been studying Mac speed ups and found an awesome website at Mels Speed Method (google it if you are interested)
@@dinaturlao6771 thanks for your advice I checked out the article
0:51 thank you for reminding me not to put the laptop in the laundry 😳😅
My parents would be proud seeing me watch this video... “finally looking after your things, ey?”
Thanks! I am looking forward to doing this for when I go to sell my old Macbook air, that extra cleanliness will definitely catch the eye of someone who needs one :)
Literally what I was looking for - I just bought a macbook for the first time (M1 Air) and am really anxious about keeping it clean since it looks so precious
lol same I have an m1 MacBook Pro and I'm literally cleaning it everyday
Same, just bought my M1 Air yesterday, and will be more meticulous with it, and clean it often
also have a m1 ai recently. have you noticed that when cleaning the screen with a microfibre cloth and a little water / breath on the display, "halos" and other imperfections always form? i think i will try to use the products in this video
@@neoblockchain1 yeah my friend dont use water at all. get any screen cleaner from amazon tbh, spray it on the cloth first and then clean. works wonders
@@zyrkor9098 in fact, using only the cloth and a little water, the screen is as if it had a layer of grease-dirt that never goes away
Thanks a million for taking the time to make this video it was wonderful of you to take the make it, truly amazing work and thanks again for the tips, truly appreciate it. 👍
Literally got my new m1 air a few days ago and was noticing the oil on the trackpad and some smudges on the screen already. Was looking at what the right way to clean the screen and keys and the apple site says just use water and a soft cloth. I've never cared this much about keeping a computer pristine. This video is very topical for me lol
Great video! One thing I would add is to keep track of the order/location of the screws when removing the back case becuse on some MB models they are specific to the hole location.
Thank you, I like to sit outside and write, and I end up getting a film of pollen on my keyboard. No doubt it does inside the laptop as well. Looking forward to opening it up and cleaning, because, yes, it has been getting hot!
I've got the 16 inch Macbook Pro and I don't clean it so much. But after watching this video I'm changing that bad habit. Thanks for the info!
Great structured vid. Thank you for putting it together so concisely!
Thank you. Very simple and effective video to clean Mac.
yes!! thank you, my 2014 macbook air definitely needs some cleaning lol
May have to try that on my MacBook White Polycarbonate! Needs a clean 🧼, still use it!
How’d it go? About to clean up a 2015 air
@@lydiag5069 I bought an M1 🤣🤭
@@lydiag5069 i still use my 2014 air though! solid machine, serves as my SSD for photography stuff
@@andresyamkovoy9651 lmaoooo
Thank you so much! I want to take care my baby Air with the best effort I can. So glad it doesn't have a fan so I don't have to worry about the inside.
Thanks, before watching this video I used to clean my MacBook in the washing machine which was very tiring.
You know, I need to do this to my Missus' laptop. Thanks for sharing...
A video covering how to remove the dust under the keys would be pretty neat.
I've been looking everywhere, and no-one seems to be showing this! It's what I need.
Do you recommend to use a screen protector ? Does it make an issue on anti-glare coating ?
Please advise. Thank you.
Cleaning in this way makes micro scratches on the display. Generally, it is better to touch the display as little as possible ... normally the scratches are not visible, but if someone paranoidly cleans the screen, I advise them to shine a flashlight on the phone up close and see what damage they have done to the coating anti-reflective.
Very helpful video man!
Umm?! It’s like you read my mind! I was hoping to find some tips on how to get my old 2015 MBP cleaned up for reselling 😳😄
Best is to go with anti static wipes it not only cleans the surface but chances of getting scratches is minimal.
Liked for the easy steps. Loved for the music.
Thanks for the advice I will implement.
Nice video, mate. What should you use to clean the MacBook trackpad? Cheers.
Great sound quality!
I’m gonna clean my MacBook 💻 tonight and thanks for the description of keeping not off for 15-20 mins before the activity and also from mains!
How can you clean the keyboard without turning on the computer? Would be helpful to mention it! Since every newer MacBook starts by pressing any key.
www.macupdate.com/app/mac/23536/keyboard-cleaner
This app prevents your key presses from activating things on your Mac. I'm surprised nobody recommends this as one of the apps to get for new mac owners.
What I can’t put my Mac in washing machine to clean it? Dang it, I knew something was not right.
No the dishwasher is better. Make sure to take out the motherboard and put it in next to the shell to make sure it gets cleaned as well as possible.
@@myrealusername2193 wow dishwasher seems like a good idea. Why didn’t I think of it before! Thanks mate!
@@Smart.Potato lol
Amazing tutorial!
Hi! I have a 2017 MacBook Pro 13 inch, would you recommend me to change the thermal paste? Great channel btw!!
question : i've a newer macbook which is turned on when you press any button, any solution to make it easier?
there is apps to disable the keyboard for cleaning
will opening it remove the warranty?
What about getting a silicone keyboard protector? I’ve heard they can damage screens but I’m notorious for spilling stuff on my laptop. I’m super clumsy.
USE A TPU ONE!!! TPU ULTRA THIN KEYBOARD PROTECTOR.
@@crimsonred7980 I’ve been doing what you advised these past 6 months and used a very thin keyboard protector and I remove it before closing my MacBook. Thank you so much for this tip! No damage to the screen and very new looking keys!
@Gucci❤️Mademoiselle I’m super clumsy as well don’t feel alone 😂😂
It's been a few months since I bought the MacBook Air, but I am having a problem with the hinges I guess; the hinges have got tightened and I have to use both my hands to open the lid of my Mac. Is it normal or should I get it checked?
While cleaning key pad, laptop always turn on even though we shut down it.
Please let me know how to disable key pressed to turn on.
My mac air m1 opens up everytime i press on the keyboard to clean it. I wish apple had some kind of cleanup mode where you can clean the keyboard without worrying about pressing on any buttons
me watching this on my dirty Macbook Pro. This was extremely helpful, thank you!
Do you think the inside of the M1 Air would need an occasional cleaning? Are there even any ingress points?
What about the speakers? Mine seems to be a little greasy. Is there a way I could clean them without pushing the dust down to the machine?
Is isopropyl not allowed to clean screens at all??? Do I have to use some kind of special screen cleaner as you mentioned?
I have the M1 Macbook air (fanless) should i even bother opening it up and cleaning the inside? It is my travel computer, yet i don't use it in too harsh of an environments, mostly motel/hotel rooms, trains, offices, basically always inside.
got my brand new MacBook air m1 yesterday & already i can see dirty in the keyboard. this is my second MacBook after my 2015 broke and so i want to keep it clean so it lasts longer... already ordered a clear case but i suppose i now really need to purchase a keyboard cover too
I lost it when the cat gave that WTF face! Priceless! Peace.
Is it worth using a screen protector and keyboard protector?
When he shows the "after" shot of the clean screen... it still looks dirty because my own screen has so much dust on it 😅
Can anyone tell me how I can clean my keyboard without triggering a start up because the new macbook air (M1) seems to be sensitive to any button press including the trackpad.
The only way I can think of is to let the battery die completely 🤷♂️
www.macupdate.com/app/mac/23536/keyboard-cleaner there you go
Amazing background music
should one be wary of the alcohol potentially entering the laptop through the keyboard ?
A video I definitely needed for my 15 year old sony vaio😂.
Useful. Thank you
hi #created tech can you explaine me something my macbook air 2021 wake up everytime when im try to clean my keyboard how turn it of?
I picked up a second hand 13 inch 2015 macbook pro and noticed the screen was a bit grubby and wanted to give it a clean I may have to replace the battery sometime soon always at home with access to a charger so not worried but hey 250 bucks for one of the best macbooks to ever be made is a bargain
How can I clean the speakers? Should I use compressed air for it too?
As a fellow Australian, I recognise those brands xD
Specifically diggers (often found at Bunnings)
Great Video!
why is it that if i press any key on my m1 mac air it turns on. I'm new to macbooks so I don't know if it happens with all the models. It gets annoying when I try to clean the keyboard and it just turns on. Is there a way to disable this function so that the laptop turns on only when I press the power button?
Amazing that's great understandable knowledge.
any advice to avoid turning on the macbook when cleaning the keyboard?
Shut it down and don't close the lid.
Is blow drying your Mackbook on a cold setting good idea?
My favourite part of the video was when the items linked in the description led directly to the Amazon page where you can buy them immediately.
I love paying $70 for a bottle of screen cleaner, thank you random TH-camr!
Does this mean, it is good to use a screen card so I can clean em now and then?
Great tips!!!
great video, you should consider a canless air system instead, more convenient imo
how you did to clean the keyboard without turning on the laptop? I have a MacBook Pro 2019 Touch Bar and I can't clean the keyboard because always it turned on by pressing any key button, even if I press the trackpad also it turned on!! when the laptop was new, also lifting the screen it caused to turn on, but I found on internet how to disable that option, but I can't find how to disable the keyboard and avoid to power on by pressing it.
I was searching for how to clean the inside of a Macbook Pro screen. Is that even possible? for the newer models?
I find water is always the best to clean the screen with, just dry it with a dry cloth or paper towel after and it never leaves any streaks and cleans fairly well
But to be safe, do use distilled water only, you wouldn't want to risk shorting your device
@@lutherjohnfernandez6579 bro can u tell me if the water is staying there as a fleck
@@sakanikadik7626 yes, water marks on the screen are usually due to hard water. To remove them on a laptop screen the safest way is to use a non abrasive cleaning product that is meant for hard water and lime scale. However, i do believe they are quite rare because most Cleaning products are a bit abrasive given that they are commonly made to clean window screen and bathroom fixtures.
@@sakanikadik7626 but if there are no water marks yet and you're just wondering if the water will make a fleck on the screen, then I'm afraid it's quite difficult to know if it will, because it will require testing the water if it is hard or not.
could you tell me if I could use Storite 2 in 1 Screen Cleaning Kit for oil smears? When I first saw a pint of it, I tried to clean it by using a microfibre with little to none water as recommended but it smeared (of course) so badly that I felt like I would never recover from this lol
it looks clean!
i have smthing to ask here: if u open the inside of macbook, is it still on guarantee ? even have apple care?
What’s the difference between the alcohol you linked and the one I can get target?
Thank you so much!
Hey I had a question : how often do you need to power off your MacBook ? Do you need to or sleep is enough? Is it better to power it off instead of sleeping it?
I don't power my MacBook off ever. I just put it to sleep
Can you use instead of isopropyl alcohol disinfectant?
I'm glad because it's not How To Basic channel
how does yours stay powered off when touching keys? mine turns on with any key press
how do you keep your MacBook off? If I press any key it will start right back
how do you keep the macbook shutdown? Every time I pressed any key the screen turned on.
Saved this video for when I would actually clean my laptop great video though
love this vid!
I found it difficult to clean my M1 mbp especially the keyboard bcoz it tends to boot itself when I accidentally put a bit of pressure especially at the spacebar key. Anyone with the same problem?
mac air here and yeah any key that i press turns it on again and its so annoying, i think that there might be an app for that or something but im not bothered lol
how do people lock their keyboard while cleaning ? Even if I have mine switched off, the second a key is touched it turns back on...
Any suggestions for cleaning an iMac?
I have a month old Macbook m1 and it has a scratch . Any idea how to remove it 😕
How you managed not to turn MacBook on, while cleaning keyboard with a towel? My MacBook turns back on when I press any key. Thanks!
Thank you very nice!
Hi - useful vid. The only thing I would question is that Apple recommend only water for cleaning the screen. Are you absolutely certain that alcohol won't damage it? Thanks
Don’t use alcohol for the screen. Use a slightly damp (with water) cloth or special screen cleaning solution.
1:17 😂😂
Can I use isopropyl alcohol 70% to clean the screen?
when you're watching on a dirty MacBook screen and you still can't tell what a clean one looks like
My mac turns on by just pressing any key on the keyboard which is very annoying, does someone have a fix ?
Hi, can use Alcohol wipes to clean the screen? Thanks
I am just sat here wondering how the MacBook didn’t turn itself on when pressing down on the keys! Is here a setting to stop it happening
Why does your MacBook remain shut down when you pressed on your keyboard/trackpad? My m1 MacBook turns on as soon as I click any keys or the trackpad. So it is very annoying whenever I try to disinfect it.
shut it down entirely...
@@X11CHASE The 2020 M1 MacBook Pro will not allow you to shut off the any key startup / open lid startup, whom thought this was a useful feature ?
What about us who have m1 air which has no fan at all? I guess there's no need to clean the inside part of it?
is that screwdriver available at Bunnings?