Clean your Galaxy Book's screen and keyboard

If you’re spending a lot of time with your Galaxy Book, remember to wipe down the screen and keyboard often. Your device should be cleaned carefully and thoroughly using a delicate cloth to remove fingerprints and dust. Maintaining your Galaxy Book will extend its lifespan so you can continue to use it for all your favorite projects.
Wood figures cleaning the screen and a keyboard
Wood figures cleaning the screen and a keyboard

Clean your Galaxy Book's screen and keyboard

Note
Not all Galaxy Book models have a detachable keyboard.

Dry surface cleaning

Please follow these cleaning recommendations when you’d like to quickly wipe down your Galaxy Book.

  • Your Galaxy Book’s screen and keyboard can be cleaned using a soft, non-abrasive, lint-free cloth. To avoid scratching the screen, a double-sided microfiber cloth is recommended. Do not use paper towels, facial tissues, or any kind of rough or coarse cloth.
    Hand using a cloth to dry clean the surface of a Samsung laptop
  • When using a dry method of cleaning, you don’t have to unplug anything or detach the components on your Galaxy Book.
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Deep cleaning with a cloth or compressed air

Before deep cleaning, shut down the device and disconnect all cables and power sources. If your Galaxy Book has a detachable keyboard, remove it before cleaning.

  • When cleaning the screen, you can apply a small amount of water to a microfiber cloth. Gently wipe the screen and dry it thoroughly with the microfiber cloth.
    Person holding a cloth and a spray bottle, preparing to clean a laptop keyboard
  • You may wipe down the keyboard with a damp microfiber cloth, or use a compressed air canister for cleaning between the keys.
  • Do not directly apply liquid cleaners to the Galaxy Book and do not use household cleaners.

 

Note: Make sure the screen is completely dry before using it.

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Cleaning wet spills

Although it’s important to avoid eating or drinking near your Galaxy Book, you may accidentally spill something. You can use the guidelines below to quickly clean up spills.

Hand wiping a wet spill on a laptop's touchpad with a cloth

  • Make sure to shut down the device and disconnect all cables and power sources. If your Galaxy Book has a detachable keyboard, remove it before cleaning.
  • Using a microfiber cloth, gently wipe the screen and dry it thoroughly. You can repeat this process on the keyboard.
  • Do not directly apply liquid cleaners to the Galaxy Book and do not use household cleaners.
  • If your Galaxy Book is not functioning properly after cleaning it, please visit the Support Center to request service.

 

Note: Make sure the screen is completely dry before using it.

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