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[RIP] Dead Ant Inside Tablet PC Screen...

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Vishal Gupta
Vishal Gupta Original post #1
Jul 15, 2008 at 3:30 PM
Hello everyone

I have "Toshiba Tecra M4" tablet and recently an ant died inside its screen. Now I want to know whether its possible to clean the screen without going to service center or not?

I don't want to experiment on it. If anyone have any idea about this tablet pc then pls tell me.

Thanks. :)
tarey_g
tarey_g #2
Jul 15, 2008 at 3:54 PM
Happened with my frnd's LCD screen, no alternative other than replacement . Service centre guys will replace if in warranty.
Vishal Gupta
Jul 15, 2008 at 4:14 PM
Actually it has an extra screen (like anti-glare) above the main screen and I think the ant is between the main and the extra screen. So I think I can remove that extra screen and can clear it but I'm not sure whether I'll be able to re-attach it or not. The screen is tightly attached on main screen.
RCuber
RCuber #4
Jul 15, 2008 at 4:44 PM
^^ why do you want to take chances with the LCD.. give it to the service center.. else who knows you may have to replace the whole LCD if thing go out of hand..

Offtopic: How did the ant get into the screen?did you have any "sweet" screensaver on? :D
Vishal Gupta
Jul 15, 2008 at 4:58 PM
^^ why do you want to take chances with the LCD.. give it to the service center.. else who knows you may have to replace the whole LCD if thing go out of hand..

Offtopic: How did the and get there?did you have any "sweet" screensaver on? :D
lol. As I earlier said, it has an extra screen over the main screen, so the ant found a way to enter. :D
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pimpom #8
Jul 15, 2008 at 5:53 PM
Removing such screens neatly without creasing, warping or curling them is not impossible but quite difficult unless you have a lot of experience. And there's the possibility of damaging the LCD screen itself. So I suggest you take it to a service centre.

This reminds me of the time I made a test print of a small picture with my laser printer, and out came all six legs and two antennae of a cockroach "printed" on various parts of the paper. I had visions of the body smeared all over the innards of the printer, with the hassle of taking everything apart and cleaning them carefully.

Luckily, the legless antennae-less body was still at the paper feed rollers, still alive and wriggling. When I took it out and placed it on the floor, it tried to walk on the legless stumps. I killed it immediately.
MetalheadGautham
Jul 15, 2008 at 6:00 PM
This reminds me of the time I made a test print of a small picture with my laser printer, and out came all six legs and two antennae of a cockroach "printed" on various parts of the paper. I had visions of the body smeared all over the innards of the printer, with the hassle of taking everything apart and cleaning them carefully.

Luckily, the legless antennae-less body was still at the paper feed rollers, still alive and wriggling. When I took it out and placed it on the floor, it tried to walk on the legless stumps. I killed it immediately.
Damn you had to say that just after I had my lunch.
I am feeling giddy now and I think I want to puke. :mad:
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pimpom #10
Jul 15, 2008 at 7:32 PM
Damn you had to say that just after I had my lunch.
I am feeling giddy now and I think I want to puke. :mad:
:):) Shall I tell you about two dead mice inside a VCR ? How about house lizards ?? :grin::):)
Abhishek Dwivedi
Jul 15, 2008 at 7:50 PM
vishal...dnt risk ne thing...just get it done in the service center...best option
Gigacore
Gigacore #12
Jul 15, 2008 at 7:55 PM
abhi, don't forget about ur lappy was raided by ants :p
NucleusKore
Jul 15, 2008 at 7:56 PM
If the ant is not bothering you just leave it there
Abhishek Dwivedi
Jul 15, 2008 at 7:56 PM
@gigacore: yeah....u forgot to mention..." BLOODY RED ANTs " :D
Vishal Gupta
Jul 15, 2008 at 8:27 PM
Thanks guys for your advice. I'm thinking to leave it there. :D