Laptop Touchpad Question

[Phantom Noodler]

I was just wondering, is it ok to use a slightly damp, soapy rag to clean off a laptop touchpad?

[enekomeg]

It is indeed as long as you don't drown it.

Seriously, no problem what so ever.

[Phantom Noodler]

The rag was rather damp, but I only lightly touched it against the touchpad. It got wet enough that you could see streaks of water on it, but I didn't "drown" it.

I tested the touchpad it and it seems to work fine, I just need to calm my paranoia that I have about protecting my computer equipment.

Is anyone else this paranoid?

[enekomeg]

It is normal.

[Renesis]

It's fine... just try to make sure that no water gets in through the surrounding cracks. If the cloth is just damp (not soaked) - no worries.

[Telexen]

well ... how about you get it a little wet to clean it - then use a dry towel, or the dry part of the towel to dry it

[Jüš† ä gü¥]

I'd say to have your computer turned off, use a paper towel or toilet paper or tissue, and put rubbing alcohol on it. Then, wipe around with that. Let it dry. Turn computer back on

Although I don't suppose a little water will hurt anything, assuming you didn't use too much, that is.