# Get the marker on my screen!

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/get-the-marker-on-my-screen/170288>\
**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [April 22, 2003, 11:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/get-the-marker-on-my-screen/170288 "2003-04-22T11:42:04Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![astro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/9dc877/32.png) [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\
**Post date:** [April 23, 2003, 4:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/get-the-marker-on-my-screen/170288/21 "2003-04-23T04:10:05Z")

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> \*Originally posted by Sir Dirx \*  
> \*\ ***Early Out** , you’re right, it’s not glass. This is why I’m so concerned about the whole ordeal, and was wondering if there was anything that could be done to fix the situation. I can’t believe how stupid I was; I just wasn’t thinking when it happened. I’d been really good with taking care of all aspects of my computer until now. \*\*

Isopropyl alcohol on a Q-tip or Kleenex and gently applied with light pressure will get rid of the mark with a few tries. You need to check that alcohol will not cloud the screen however. Most LCD screens can be cleaned with 50/50 alcohol with no problems. The key is NOT to use much pressure or you can damage the screen in short order. Be sure to put the cleaning solvent material on a cloth or Q-tip, never directly on the screen.

Goo Gone is great stuff and will work remove Sharpie maker better than alcohol, but bear in mind it is mainly a citris oil solution and could be difficult to entirely clear off the screen. I have not idea what it could do the notebook screen material but it is harmless to most plastics but will dissolves gums and goos.

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**Author:** ![Sir\_Dirx](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b77776/32.png) [@Sir\_Dirx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sir_Dirx)\
**Post date:** [April 25, 2003, 9:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/get-the-marker-on-my-screen/170288/22 "2003-04-25T21:58:01Z")

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I emailed Gateway and explained the whole situtation, and they said that mild acetone used on a q-tip or cotton swab, carefully applied, should do the trick and not damage the screen. In other words, exactly what several of you people have already recommended.

Thanks guys! I know I can always rely on the SDMB. 🆒

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