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Argh! I accidentally used the Chroma5 suction cup head on my Plasma - damage?

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tonyptony

Discussion Starter · Jul 22, 2009

I hope not. I was sent another Chroma5 to try as my first one may be duff. The second one came with that other suction cup head (not the felt head) attached to it. I placed it on my 9G panel to warm up and noticed it felt a bit "tacky" but did nothing for a few minutes. I then took another look at the instructions and saw that in fact it had the suction cup head on it. I immediately replaced it with the felt head.

Is the use of that head on a plasma panel dangerous (to the panel)? I was told by one source that it is not, but I'm looking for other opinions or knowledgeable comment on this.

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Bear5k

· #2 · Jul 22, 2009

Unlikely to have done any serious damage. You can clean the screen if there is any residual dust marks (or similar). Don't use windex or other ammonia-based cleaners on a flat panel, though. These can seriously damage any screen coatings that may be on your unit (more likely with LCDs). Check your owner's manual if you have any questions about what to use and how to use it.

Bill

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TomHuffman

· #3 · Jul 22, 2009

The problem is with LCDs, not plasmas whose screens are made of glass. As Bill says, just be careful when you clean them.

Do not use the suction with LCD screens, which are a good deal more fragile.

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tonyptony

Discussion Starter · #4 · Jul 22, 2009

Thanks Bill. I'll have to wait until mid-afternoon on the weekend to get enough daylight there to really get good visibility on the glass.

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Bear5k

· #5 · Jul 23, 2009

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Originally Posted by tonyptony /forum/post/16871491

Thanks Bill. I'll have to wait until mid-afternoon on the weekend to get enough daylight there to really get good visibility on the glass.

One irony for a plasma: the increased reflectivity of the screen vs. an LCD can help to identify dust/dirt on the screen.

To reiterate what Tom and I have said one more time for folks who might read this: a modern LCD will generally have several coatings/films on the outside of the glass substrate since the LCD matrix is etched into the glass. As a result, if you put any kind of harsh chemical/solvent on your screen, you can quickly delaminate the assembly (cause "bubbling"). This is Bad.

Many/most plasmas use a glass "outer" layer in the panel assembly. As a result, you will often have an easier/safer time cleaning a plasma than an LCD. This general rule, though, is not ironclad. Read your manual first!

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