Cleaning Mac screen while the display is on. Is it bad?

Is cleaning the display of my iMac or MacBook a good idea while the display is still on? Even if I apply little pressure?


I ask this because I assume the glass screen is fairly distant from the pixels behind it, and thus would not damage the display.


Thank you in advance!

Posted on Sep 29, 2023 6:29 PM

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Posted on Sep 29, 2023 6:38 PM

Personally, I would believe Apple's directions and follow them. See the instructions in How to clean your Apple products - Apple Support including the following:

First, shut down your Mac and unplug the power cord along with other connected devices. 

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Cleaning Mac screen while the display is on. Is it bad?

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