[Guide]Perfect application of screen protectors with pics.

**Hypnotic2010** · #1 (**permalink**) 09-11-2009, 06:03 PM

Just thought I would share the technique that works the best for me when applying a screen protector.
In the past I have struggled with screen protectors, and got so mad I almost broke a phone over it. So hopefully this can prevent a few people from wanting to pull their hair out.
I have heard of many different methods people use, but for me this has been the easiest and has had the best results for me.
The pictures are of the stock screen protector I just applied to my Touch Pro 2.

Here goes:

-Get a bowl or a cup of water.

-Add a few drops of dish detergent and mix into the water.

-Go into the bathroom and turn the shower on hot to get it steamy to drop any dust to the floor.

-Remove the battery to be extra safe.

-Scrub your fingers with rubbing alcohol to remove oil from your fingers.

-Make sure the screen is clean and dust free.
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-Peel/open the screen protector.

-Dip it lightly into the soap solution..

-Lay the protector on the screen.

-You should be able to move the protector around enough to prescisly position it.

-Since it is wet there should be very few air bubbles if any, and if there is they will push out very easily when wet.
-In a short time the protector will adhere in place.

-Let dry overnight before putting the battery back in.

-If there are any imperfections they will go away completley in a few days, unless there is dust under it.

-You may notice some light spots/haze/white film in areas after the application, but any spots will go away in 1-2 days.

See the pictures I took, you can barely tell there is a screen protector on at all, not one air bubble or imperfection.

-Good luck!

Extra tips:
**dont go crazy with the solution, just dab a little on the screen and dip the protector lightly and shake off excess before applying.

***Also, I would suggest taking this preventative measure with your moisture sensors.

1- Cut a small piece of paper just a bit bigger than the size of the moisture sensor.
2- stick that to a piece of clear tape.(see pics)
3- Cut out around the paper leaving a little tape on each side of the paper.
4- Place the paper/tape over the sensor.
*never stick tape directly to the sensor because it will pull the sensor right off when you try to remove the tape!
Now you are left with a protected moisture sensor just in case something like this should ever happen to you!!

**CozBoogie** · #2 (**permalink**) 09-14-2009, 12:44 PM

Nice write-up.

late,
Coz

**BRIVERS73** · #3 (**permalink**) 09-14-2009, 01:01 PM

Very nice bro, gonna save a lot of people headaches for sure

ZuneNinja! · #4 (**permalink**) 09-14-2009, 01:05 PM

Very nice guide. Will probably be using this. Where did you get your screen protector?

janko10 · #5 (**permalink**) 09-14-2009, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ZuneNinja!

Very nice guide. Will probably be using this. Where did you get your screen protector?

Sprint included one... for an extra $200 :P

wesscoggin · #6 (**permalink**) 09-14-2009, 01:47 PM

lol...

aaronpoweruser · #7 (**permalink**) 09-14-2009, 04:55 PM

where is the moister sensor on the tp2? and just plain white paper?

**Hypnotic2010** · #8 (**permalink**) 09-14-2009, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by aaronpoweruser

where is the moister sensor on the tp2? and just plain white paper?

Its located on the right side when you take off the battery cover. Its the little square red/white sticker.
Use any piece of paper when taping, as long as the tape doesnt touch the sticker. Might as well just leave the paper and tape on anyways, to prevent it from ever triggering...

IGGUS · #9 (**permalink**) 09-14-2009, 05:18 PM

Nice writeup, you definitely covered most of the key points I've come up with over the years I've been using protectors. The shower is a huge part, I'm not normally a huge 'soap solution' guy, but the only thing I would add is -

Step 10?... - Start applying on the top or bottom and slowly push onto the screen with the help of a credit card, preferably hard cardboard, tongue depressor, something to that effect which will not instantly scratch the protector. This way you have an even application and push out the bubbles etc all at the same time.

Also step 17 left out - where to get the screen protector for Verizon!

**Hypnotic2010** · #10 (**permalink**) 09-14-2009, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by IGGUS

Nice writeup, you definitely covered most of the key points I've come up with over the years I've been using protectors. The shower is a huge part, I'm not normally a huge 'soap solution' guy, but the only thing I would add is -

Step 10?... - Start applying on the top or bottom and slowly push onto the screen with the help of a credit card, preferably hard cardboard, tongue depressor, something to that effect which will not instantly scratch the protector. This way you have an even application and push out the bubbles etc all at the same time.

Also step 17 left out - where to get the screen protector for Verizon!

Well the only reason for the soap is so when you lay it down it gives you the ability to slide it around to exactly where you want it. Dont worry, it wont leave any residue after it dries.
And also if you get the correct wetness it doesnt teally matter if you start at the top or bottom, you can pretty much just lie it down and the bubbles will easily push right out to the sides.
Yes a piece of cardboard works great to push out any bubbles. I actully used the flap on the TP2 box.