Remove scratches on the monitor - the best tips

A scratch on the monitor is not only unsightly, but also annoying. In this practical tip, we will show you how to remove it gently.

How to remove scratches on your monitor

There are a lot of sometimes bizarre tips on the Internet about how to remove the scratches from your PC display. However, suggestions such as erasers or toothpaste are only likely to be really helpful in very few cases. The fact is, a scratch is damage to the screen surface, which is usually not easy to erase. You can only try to make the scratch a little less visible.

• A method that has already proven itself in many cases and with which you do not increase the damage that has already occurred, try to treat the scratch with petroleum jelly. This method has proven itself in many cases. If you don't have one in the house, you can buy petroleum jelly relatively cheap in any drugstore. However, you should not expect miracles from this method either.
• Before you start working, you should clean your display. To remove dust and lint, a microfiber cloth or a leather cloth is well suited.
• The petroleum jelly is then used. Twist a small, lint-free cloth together and then use it to apply a little petroleum jelly directly into the scratch groove. Carefully try to fill the entire scratch with the cream.
• Then remove the remains by lightly walking over the scratch with a microfiber cloth. You may need to repeat the procedure occasionally.
• Alternatively, there are various polishing pastes that remove scratches, from around € 4. However, opinions differ widely.

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