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Macbook (white), and nail polish remover...
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I think some guy a while back used non-acetone remover on his macbook, which took off the top layer/finish. I would not recommend using any type of nail polish remover - you don't want to risk it. Apple just recommends water, but that might not be enough. Do you just want to remove the general dirt/grubbiness of the white computer?
What usually works well (at least on my mbp) is a moist paper towel followed by a dry paper towel. Since you mentioned that it's mostly dirt, a Swiffer-like device might work well too.
Don't use alcohol unless you want a fight with Applecare...you'll lose that fight, because you're going to ruin your touchpad.
I've had a couple of friends whose machines started losing their color/luster due to extensive use of magic eraser.
I would strongly advise against the use of nailpolish remover, because there is a high chance that it will dissolve/peel off the finish of your machine.
Just use water, or at the most, some diluted glass cleaning solution.
Um. MacBook Pro ≠ MacBook (white)
Seriously.
I just had my white MB case swapped and received it back this Wednesday, August 29th. As of this afternoon on Friday, August 31st? The case is already showing signs of staining. Again.
And yes, I've used both iKlear and the Magic Eraser.
It's nothing like the iBook of yesteryear. And yes, I had a 12" 1.33Ghz iBook G4 for about 1.5 years without any freaking staining. So no, I'm not some dirty person. Hmph. These MBs just really have some sort of different plastic.
(And I also had a 12" 1.33Ghz PowerBook G4 so I feel it's fair of me to say that none of the three casings are truly alike.)
Um. MacBook Pro ≠ MacBook (white)
Seriously.
I just had my white MB case swapped and received it back this Wednesday, August 29th. As of this afternoon on Friday, August 31st? The case is already showing signs of staining. Again.
And yes, I've used both iKlear and the Magic Eraser.
It's nothing like the iBook of yesteryear. And yes, I had a 12" 1.33Ghz iBook G4 for about 1.5 years without any freaking staining. So no, I'm not some dirty person. Hmph. These MBs just really have some sort of different plastic.
If you read the product description...
"MacBook or MacBook Pro: Outer case, keyboard and display screen"
My point is, god forbid we should believe every word of a given product's marketing, right?
My point is; I've used iKlear and Magic Eraser on my white MB, my iBook, and my PB-- have you? iKlear worked on the iBook and PB, but not for the white MB's wrist rests.
Methinks you're missing my point.
It works on the PB, the iBook... but not on the MB. Get it?
That's interesting.Um. MacBook Pro ≠ MacBook (white)
Seriously.
I just had my white MB case swapped and received it back this Wednesday, August 29th. As of this afternoon on Friday, August 31st? The case is already showing signs of staining. Again.
And yes, I've used both iKlear and the Magic Eraser.
It's nothing like the iBook of yesteryear. And yes, I had a 12" 1.33Ghz iBook G4 for about 1.5 years without any freaking staining. So no, I'm not some dirty person. Hmph. These MBs just really have some sort of different plastic.
I had my keyboard, trackpad, and palmrest area replaced several months ago and it's still as white as the day I got it.
