How to Fix a Deep Scratch on a Computer Screen

Techwalla may earn compensation through affiliate links in this story. Learn more about our affiliate and product review process here.
Cleaning the screen may remove some light scratches.
Image Credit: Jupiterimages/Comstock/Getty Images

Deep scratches in your computer screen can be distracting and irritating, but rather than buy a new monitor, you can try repairing the current one. Lighter scratches may be removed using a pencil eraser or rubbing alcohol, but deeper scratches require a substance that can sink all the way into the surface.

Advertisement

The quick list: How to remove deep scratches on a computer screen

  1. Using the microfiber cloth, gently wipe the computer screen until it is clean.
  2. Remove some petroleum jelly from the container using a cotton swab.
  3. Rub the petroleum jelly directly on the scratch until the scratch is completely filled.
  4. Wipe the excess petroleum jelly off the screen.

Advertisement

Video of the Day

Step 1

Using the microfiber cloth, gently wipe the computer screen until it is clean.

Step 2

Remove some petroleum jelly from the container using a cotton swab.

Step 3

Rub the petroleum jelly directly on the scratch until the scratch is completely filled.

Advertisement

Step 4

Use the microfiber cloth to wipe the excess petroleum jelly off of the screen.

Advertisement

Advertisement

references

Report an Issue

screenshot of the current page

Screenshot loading...