how to remove gunk on macbook pro 15 retina trackpad
how to remove gunk on my macbook pro 15 retina trackpad
Define gunk. Damp cloth won't work?
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Gunk it's Inside trackpad
Seems like i must open the MBP But it's very difficult
Perhaps there is another way to clean the trackpad
That gunk is dried human body oils combined with dirt (or food, dust etc)
To remove it, use a soft cloth wrapped around your finger tip and dipped in rubbing alcohol to cut the grease/oil.
Once the cloth tip is dirty, use another and repeat as your transfering the oils to the cloth, but the rubbing alcohol evaporates quickly so you can't use the same spot of cloth.
For the edges and corners, use a toothpick or soft sharp plastic piece around the cloth.
Do not pour water or any sort of liquid near the machine (except in very small amounts like under a capful) to prevent a accidential spill.
Consider using external mouse and keyboards, it keeps the wear and tear (and crap) off the machine so it stays brand new looking.
I would follow ds store's suggestions with the exception of using rubbing alcohol. Also consider not eating at the computer.
Rubbing alcohol will break down the oils long enough to transfer to the cloth, much like alcohol wipes do, also it dries fast as it evaporates.
Water based solutions don't break down oils and they take longer to evaporate, thus have longer chance to get inside the machine and/or corrode something.
A option after the alcohol wipe is to clean the machine with a light amount of orange based cleaner, it also takes off sicker residue and leaves the machine with a nice shine and smell.
how to remove gunk on macbook pro 15 retina trackpad