Computer Wash

July 30, 2009 2:04 PM

Is there something akin to a professional car detailing service, but for computers? I have looked online and briefly through the ask mefi forums but am not finding the information I want, maybe because I am not using correct keywords or maybe such a thing doesn't exist.

I would like to pay someone to take apart my macbook pro screen which has coffee stains on it from over a year ago. From what I can tell from trying to clean it myself with special cloths and wipes, it seeped underneath the screen and makes everything about 15% -20 % dimmer.

And I would pay for them to take off the keys and clean underneath them as well since despite all my dust-off and tweezer attempts, I believe a lot more hair and crumb reside where I can't reach them. I know there is a great deal of helpful information about DIY cleaning (especially on mefi) but I rather have it done pro style, if that is an option. I called a few computer places but they just work on data/software/ or mechanical problems.

posted by mammamia to computers & internet (3 comments total)

Do you have a unibody MBP? because then you're SOL, the screen is fused to the glass. If you've got an older model, it's still a bear of a job, but it's doable.

If, hypothetically, I was in the business of doing this, I'd charge you at least $250.
posted by Oktober at 2:07 PM on July 30

Some, if not all, of the places which specialize in mechanical problems would probably be perfectly willing to disassemble and clean it for you. As Oktober hints, though, get a price quote in advance.
posted by box at 2:23 PM on July 30

Notebook repair shop. The parts that might not be worth it or not able to be cleaned without damage probably have to be replaced.
posted by wongcorgi at 3:49 PM on July 30