Hackosis

LCD monitors are obviously more vulnerable to damage than the classic CRT. Even the slightest contact with a sharp object can leave your liquid crystal display damaged.

Fortunately, this is easily fixed. There are two different methods that I have found to work quite well. The first method is a temporary fix and will have to be redone after an amount of time or cleaning the LCD. The second method is more of a permanent fix, but requires more work.

Temporary fix with Vaseline:

1. Clean the surface of the LCD with diluted isopropyl alcohol (50/50 with water) with a cloth. No toilet paper and especially not paper towels. These will scratch your screen.
2. Fill the crack with Vaseline.
3. Gently wipe off the Vaseline outside of the scratch.
4. When you are done there should be enough Vaseline to fill the scratch.

Less temporary fix, more work:

1. Clean the surface of the LCD with diluted isopropyl alcohol (50/50 with water) with a cloth. No toilet paper and especially not paper towels. These will scratch your screen.
2. Apply a bit of auto rubbing compound to the scratch.
3. Polish the effected the area with until flat with felt. You should acually have removed the anti-glare coating in the effected area.
4. Clean the area.
5. Using a piece of paper cut a 5mm hole into the center.
6. Use the paper to spray clear lacquer (through the hole) onto the effected area.
7. Move the paper as you spray if the scratch is lengthy.
8. Let dry according to lacquer instructions and you are done.

I hope that did it for you and if you have any suggestions or improvement to these instructions please leave a comment and I will add it to the post (if it make sense).

[via pcextreme.net]