How do you clean the platters?

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netmouse98
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How do you clean the platters?

December 11th, 2007, 16:28

what's the best/safe way to clean fingerprints off the platter?
Starling
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Re: How do you clean the platters?

December 11th, 2007, 18:11

I usually disconnect the headstack, power on the drive and use piece of soft cloth to wipe off the fingerprints.
acforensics

Re: How do you clean the platters?

December 11th, 2007, 23:16

Same here as Starling. Use microfiber cloth.

A
rchadwick
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Re: How do you clean the platters?

December 12th, 2007, 3:45

Any solvent? Alcohol?
dobrevjetser

Re: How do you clean the platters?

December 12th, 2007, 4:38

I never use liquids for that; clean-room wipes do the job.

Dobre
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