Cleaning a DIRTY MacBook! (How To Safely Clean Your Laptop)

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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:
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⮕ 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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@CreatedTech 3 жыл бұрын

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

@tulippower.5615 3 жыл бұрын

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

@NaveedKhanYT 3 жыл бұрын

Same here broo 😄😄

@noonwalk20 3 жыл бұрын

Me too lol

@jhyns 3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@_wrks 3 жыл бұрын

I felt this :)

@extrasoap4881 3 жыл бұрын

there's just something about Macs that make you want to keep them pristine

@tar3712 3 жыл бұрын

0:03 What my MacBook looks like when it's clean

@skifast_takechances 3 жыл бұрын

LOL SAME

@awesomemilkshake6612 2 жыл бұрын

same lmao

@duckylel 2 ай бұрын

@mikaylaj7405 3 жыл бұрын

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

@dacoconutking 3 жыл бұрын

0:51 thank you for reminding me not to put the laptop in the laundry 😳😅

@CSRLaunchpad 2 жыл бұрын

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 :)

@amirkavousi4530 3 жыл бұрын

just sitting and seeing a clean laptop or display satisfies me

@binayakreddy1124 3 жыл бұрын

cool

@mikaelbiilmann6826 3 жыл бұрын

I compulsively clean my computers. 😁

@dinaturlao6771 3 жыл бұрын

I've been studying Mac speed ups and found an awesome website at Mels Speed Method (google it if you are interested)

@amirkavousi4530 3 жыл бұрын

@@dinaturlao6771 thanks for your advice I checked out the article

@jamesconway5221 Жыл бұрын

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. 👍

@zyrkor9098 3 жыл бұрын

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

@amritsingh4251 3 жыл бұрын

lol same I have an m1 MacBook Pro and I'm literally cleaning it everyday

@kevinclark3591 3 жыл бұрын

Same, just bought my M1 Air yesterday, and will be more meticulous with it, and clean it often

@neoblockchain1 3 жыл бұрын

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

@zyrkor9098 3 жыл бұрын

@@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

@neoblockchain1 3 жыл бұрын

@@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

@xcalabur18 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@Julia-uc7ty 3 жыл бұрын

My parents would be proud seeing me watch this video... “finally looking after your things, ey?”

@savannahm.3210 3 жыл бұрын

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

@dr.dmitry.sokolov 7 ай бұрын

Great structured vid. Thank you for putting it together so concisely!

@marciacoffeyturnquist9287 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@fratini. 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@andresyamkovoy9651 3 жыл бұрын

yes!! thank you, my 2014 macbook air definitely needs some cleaning lol

@justinkennedy5405 3 жыл бұрын

May have to try that on my MacBook White Polycarbonate! Needs a clean 🧼, still use it!

@lydiag5069 3 жыл бұрын

How’d it go? About to clean up a 2015 air

@andresyamkovoy9651 3 жыл бұрын

@@lydiag5069 I bought an M1 🤣🤭

@andresyamkovoy9651 3 жыл бұрын

@@lydiag5069 i still use my 2014 air though! solid machine, serves as my SSD for photography stuff

@lydiag5069 3 жыл бұрын

@@andresyamkovoy9651 lmaoooo

@NeelkanthMehta 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Very simple and effective video to clean Mac.

@Scire.Est.Vivere Ай бұрын

Amazing tutorial!

@hunterstopford7299 2 жыл бұрын

Liked for the easy steps. Loved for the music.

@thinukawijerathne 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful video man!

@NinPossible 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@ivanwill 3 жыл бұрын

You know, I need to do this to my Missus' laptop. Thanks for sharing...

@ArtEng 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the advice I will implement.

@AIvy1814 3 жыл бұрын

Great sound quality!

@Cinco-da-mayo 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@danielad6683 Жыл бұрын

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.

@Ayan-pq9fe 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, before watching this video I used to clean my MacBook in the washing machine which was very tiring.

@VictorDiaz-jw8uf Жыл бұрын

Hi! I have a 2017 MacBook Pro 13 inch, would you recommend me to change the thermal paste? Great channel btw!!

@thebusinessfirm9862 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video, mate. What should you use to clean the MacBook trackpad? Cheers.

@ayej26 3 жыл бұрын

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 😳😄

@jordanscarrott3749 3 жыл бұрын

Useful. Thank you

@mupkung 3 жыл бұрын

Do you recommend to use a screen protector ? Does it make an issue on anti-glare coating ? Please advise. Thank you.

@yourmom_544 3 жыл бұрын

Great Video!

@rezadehghani6601 Жыл бұрын

Amazing that's great understandable knowledge.

@matthewfeatherston8982 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips!!!

@chhatrapatijoshi 2 жыл бұрын

Best is to go with anti static wipes it not only cleans the surface but chances of getting scratches is minimal.

@impalse Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@darincampbell171 2 жыл бұрын

I lost it when the cat gave that WTF face! Priceless! Peace.

@nikkoosiones520 2 жыл бұрын

love this vid!

@kanishk9490 2 жыл бұрын

A video covering how to remove the dust under the keys would be pretty neat.

@arese- Жыл бұрын

I've been looking everywhere, and no-one seems to be showing this! It's what I need.

@ChinJess 3 жыл бұрын

me watching this on my dirty Macbook Pro. This was extremely helpful, thank you!

@NamanBajpaii 3 жыл бұрын

it looks clean!

@timifrco1 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very nice!

@ipadnew3332 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing background music

@DIRTYSODAMAN 2 жыл бұрын

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

@Paul_Ironwolf 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@RyanLennoxBradley 3 жыл бұрын

As a fellow Australian, I recognise those brands xD Specifically diggers (often found at Bunnings)

@user-lx6vm1ok7z 6 ай бұрын

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 KZfaqr!

@tvl3r 3 жыл бұрын

Is isopropyl not allowed to clean screens at all??? Do I have to use some kind of special screen cleaner as you mentioned?

@aarons.8129 2 жыл бұрын

Is it worth using a screen protector and keyboard protector?

@mohammedzafar219 3 жыл бұрын

A video I definitely needed for my 15 year old sony vaio😂.

@sofiastar2933 2 жыл бұрын

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

@vishwajeetsuryawanshi6370 2 жыл бұрын

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?

@lizsh38 2 жыл бұрын

thankyou!

@jthutt5042 3 жыл бұрын

Do you think the inside of the M1 Air would need an occasional cleaning? Are there even any ingress points?

@thatisveryg00d 2 жыл бұрын

How can I clean the speakers? Should I use compressed air for it too?

@Smart.Potato 3 жыл бұрын

What I can’t put my Mac in washing machine to clean it? Dang it, I knew something was not right.

@myrealusername2193 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@Smart.Potato 3 жыл бұрын

@@myrealusername2193 wow dishwasher seems like a good idea. Why didn’t I think of it before! Thanks mate!

@myrealusername2193 3 жыл бұрын

@@Smart.Potato lol

@mahmoudhassen4463 3 жыл бұрын

Is blow drying your Mackbook on a cold setting good idea?

@eunoia991 2 жыл бұрын

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

@ausheikh 3 жыл бұрын

great video, you should consider a canless air system instead, more convenient imo

@onair141 2 жыл бұрын

Saved this video for when I would actually clean my laptop great video though

@sapphoes9197 2 жыл бұрын

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

@thomasferner7006 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@agudam 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@wolfganghammatt5406 3 жыл бұрын

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

@lutherjohnfernandez6579 2 жыл бұрын

But to be safe, do use distilled water only, you wouldn't want to risk shorting your device

@sakanikadik7626 2 жыл бұрын

@@lutherjohnfernandez6579 bro can u tell me if the water is staying there as a fleck

@lutherjohnfernandez6579 2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@lutherjohnfernandez6579 2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@raemiart Жыл бұрын

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?

@Angelcake1371 2 жыл бұрын

What’s the difference between the alcohol you linked and the one I can get target?

@rhodevans6523 Жыл бұрын

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

@CreatedTech Жыл бұрын

Don’t use alcohol for the screen. Use a slightly damp (with water) cloth or special screen cleaning solution.

@malibooo 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@mingmingdynamite3507 2 жыл бұрын

USE A TPU ONE!!! TPU ULTRA THIN KEYBOARD PROTECTOR.

@malibooo 2 жыл бұрын

@@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!

@homie4327 2 жыл бұрын

@Gucci❤️Mademoiselle I’m super clumsy as well don’t feel alone 😂😂

@joethompson1299 2 жыл бұрын

when you're watching on a dirty MacBook screen and you still can't tell what a clean one looks like

@fongfongwan3280 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, can use Alcohol wipes to clean the screen? Thanks

@tbu_drachenkater5397 Жыл бұрын

Can you use instead of isopropyl alcohol disinfectant?

@akashrevanna5327 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@lizzbee2881 3 жыл бұрын

Any suggestions for cleaning an iMac?

@EssentiallySteph 2 жыл бұрын

When he shows the "after" shot of the clean screen... it still looks dirty because my own screen has so much dust on it 😅

@skiing4697 Жыл бұрын

I was confused watching this video because his screen still looked dirty... but it wasnt until after that I realised it was my screen that was dirty 😂

@ferysuthaerawan8734 3 жыл бұрын

question : i've a newer macbook which is turned on when you press any button, any solution to make it easier?

@amirkavousi4530 3 жыл бұрын

there is apps to disable the keyboard for cleaning

@c.221 3 жыл бұрын

should one be wary of the alcohol potentially entering the laptop through the keyboard ?

@vrk1131 2 жыл бұрын

my MacBook has small dirt when I place my hands while typing. I just noticed it, right now I'm at college and was studying for exams while I noticed this. Gotta clean it when I get home. Also I have to stop focusing on things which will distract my concentration from studying. Lol

@aornaque 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@mateusz3656 2 жыл бұрын

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?

@applehour3429 3 жыл бұрын

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?

@amritsingh4251 3 жыл бұрын

I don't power my MacBook off ever. I just put it to sleep

@thomascool1335 Жыл бұрын

is that screwdriver available at Bunnings?

@alexcyjayasundara8150 3 жыл бұрын

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?

@ngandi 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad because it's not How To Basic channel

@RyanRCRacing Жыл бұрын

I was searching for how to clean the inside of a Macbook Pro screen. Is that even possible? for the newer models?

@lazyname4130 3 жыл бұрын

1:17 😂😂

@vmsulthan 2 жыл бұрын

Does this mean, it is good to use a screen card so I can clean em now and then?

@theaveragecoder6182 2 жыл бұрын

I have a month old Macbook m1 and it has a scratch . Any idea how to remove it 😕

@BenM388 2 жыл бұрын

when you cleaned the screen I thought it was still dirty.... was just my dirty MacBook screen though hahaha

@soundwave7678 2 жыл бұрын

how does yours stay powered off when touching keys? mine turns on with any key press

@HoangPhan-tz2oj 3 жыл бұрын

i have smthing to ask here: if u open the inside of macbook, is it still on guarantee ? even have apple care?

@emilyi771 Жыл бұрын

@aleq.4 Жыл бұрын

Can I use isopropyl alcohol 70% to clean the screen?

@BeYourBestOfficial 2 жыл бұрын

will opening it remove the warranty?

@armelshami6937 2 жыл бұрын

i clean my macbook and other laptops with mixture of dettol and water with 1:9 ratio and it works perfectly fine. 9 parts of water and 1 part of dettol, try that

@carsonpayne266 2 жыл бұрын

I thought you missed a spot but realized it was my screen lol

@reyesdenmark 3 жыл бұрын

Love the accent 👏

@faisalarefin1263 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@TheProGamerX1 3 жыл бұрын

The only way I can think of is to let the battery die completely 🤷‍♂️

@agudam 3 жыл бұрын

www.macupdate.com/app/mac/23536/keyboard-cleaner there you go