MFT Screen Failures Due to Liquid Cleaning Products

[billford]

I was talking to a friend who works at a dealer. They had a customer who had a MFT screen fail, it was just blank. After replacing the screen, it worked. Some months later, it failed again. It was replaced again.

 

The lease was finished on that car and the customer took delivery on a new car. A few months later, the MFT screen failed on that car. A new screen fixed it. All was done under warranty.

 

The tech had a call from Ford, who analyzed the failed screens. They determined that there is an electrical connector on the lower internal part of the screen that corroded, which caused the failure. And they determined a cleaning solution was sprayed onto the screen that caused the corrosion.

 

So, the point is, do not spray anything on the screen. The cleaner can drip down the screen, migrate inside and cause an expensive repair...

 

 

[hermans]

That's why I spray a small amount of eyeglass cleaner on a cloth I got from the eye DR.

[TonyHzNV]

With a Nushield Triple A screen protector, you can just wipe the screen off with the little cloth that comes with it. No liquids needed and it's only $15. Triple A= anti-fingerprint, anti-glare, anti-microbial. Nushield.com

[hermans]

With a Nushield Triple A screen protector, you can just wipe the screen off with the little cloth that comes with it. No liquids needed and it's only $15. Triple A= anti-fingerprint, anti-glare, anti-microbial. Nushield.com

I have Nushield on both of my cars. I still spray a very small amount on the cloth.

[Cobra348]

I have Nushield on both of my cars. I still spray a very small amount on the cloth.

What about the damp wipes one would use for computer monitors? Are they also okay to use? I have a boatload of them and one more use would be helpful.

 

I learned a long time ago to NOT spray any liquid onto anything electronic in any way. Amazing that some folks even today will not pause to do so anyway.

Edited April 5, 2015 by Cobra348

[nv rick]

The Nushield site states: "Triple A antiglare film has a matte finish and does add some haze. It can also darken if exposed to very bright sun."

How much does this really occur? Is the screen image noticeably degraded using this film?

[TonyHzNV]

I have had absolutely no issues with mine (AAA). I love it! No haziness and no fingerprints!

Edited April 5, 2015 by TonyHzNV

[DeeCee]

I have had absolutely no issues with mine (AAA). I love it! No haziness and no fingerprints!

Same experience with mine. I just occasionally wipe the screen with a dry microfiber cloth, no liquid spray used.

[mwr]

So, the point is, do not spray anything on the screen. The cleaner can drip down the screen, migrate inside and cause an expensive repair...

Thanks for the tip. I have been spraying a small amount of eyeglass cleaner on my screen before wiping it off with a microfiber cloth. I'll now spray the cleaner directly onto the cloth..

[hybridbear]

I've sprayed invisible glass directly on the screen. The aerosol spray can doesn't usually run. After reading this I think I'll stop doing that and spray the invisible glass directly on the paper towel.

 

We have the Triple-A screen protector and it adds a noticeable haze to the screen, particularly in direct sunlight. It definitely cuts down on the haze from fingerprints though.

 

Also, I changed the title to make it more clear. This is something that is somewhat common sense, but that also is useful for all owners.

Edited April 6, 2015 by hybridbear

[murphy]

History Lesson.

 

Back in the day of vacuum tube computer monitors there were a series of fires caused by people spraying a cleaning solution, that contained alcohol, directly onto the screen.

 

For the youngsters that have never seen a vacuum tube display, there is a static electricity on the surface of the display. One spark is all that is required to ignite the alcohol.

 

No matter what type of display screen you have, do not ever spray liquid directly onto the screen. Apple has moisture sensors inside of their products. If the moisture sensor is tripped, the warranty is invalid.

 

All that is needed is a cloth that is moist. It should not be dripping wet. More is not better.