Instructions for properly sticking a protective film on a tablet at home
When buying a tablet, a store employee offers to stick a protective film on the screen. There are difficulties in a seemingly simple work. Transparencies are like double-sided tape. But gluing it is more difficult. There should be no debris between the surface and the coating. Otherwise, the screen will be covered with bubbles. Coatings vary in appearance and function. Before you go on your own, you need to know how to choose a protective film and stick it evenly on the tablet.
Main varieties
Protective films are universal and special, for a specific gadget model. In the shop, the master has a selection of coatings.Choosing a film yourself, you need to know that the universal will have to be cut and adjusted to the size of the screen, the location of the buttons, the speakers.In addition, there are several other types of coatings that differ in their protective properties.
Mast
The anti-glare coating allows you to work with the tablet outdoors, in bright indoor lighting. Thanks to the matte protection, the device will not slip from your hands and your fingers will not leave marks on the screen. But the image becomes grainy, which is especially noticeable on a white background.
Bright
The transparent thin coating protects the screen from scratches. The gloss does not change the color and clarity of the image, is almost invisible on the screen, protects the screen from dust and ultraviolet rays. Transparencies are made to fit screen sizes. Less shiny - fingerprints.
A separate type is an oleophobic coating. No tactile mark is visible on it.
Shockproof
Thicker and denser films protect the screen from cracking during impact, pressure and drops from low heights. The shockproof layer can be stuck on the child's tablet. To protect the device, a shockproof glass is also glued to the screen. A thin yet durable transparent plate will withstand a tablet hitting the floor with the screen down. Glass retains sensor sensitivity, color rendering and is easier to bond.
Confidential
Thanks to a special filter in the protective layer, the information can only be seen by looking directly at the screen. You cannot look into the tablet from the side or at an angle. Confidential films are used to protect personal data, passwords - if necessary, enter them in public places.
mirrored
On an idle screen, a reflective surface is used instead of a mirror, making the tablet even more useful for women. The mirror finish serves as an elegant design, but otherwise does not differ in gloss. When choosing a protective film, you should be guided by the size of the screen - it should correspond to diagonal inches.
How to glue it yourself at home
It is hard to imagine that sterile cleanliness reigns in a technician's workshop.But in order for the coating to lie flat, they clean the screen of the tablet and the air in the room from dust. Successful work depends on proper surface preparation.
Preparatory work
How to prepare your workplace:
- Room selection.
There should be a minimum of dust in the room. In order not to start general cleaning with ventilation in honor of the new coating of the gadget, it is better to sit in the kitchen. In the living room or bedroom, upholstered furniture, curtains, carpets will be a source of dust. Pets should also be occupied with food or toys in another room during work. Cat, dog hair, bird feather particles appear in unexpected places, but they certainly do not belong under the protective film of the tablet.
- Site preparation.
To purify the air, spray water from a spray bottle on the kitchen table. Moisture particles will settle on the table with the invisible dust. The work surface will remain to be wiped with a damp cloth.
On a clean table, you can put a tablet, a package with a protective film and additional inventory:
- microfiber towel;
- a plastic ruler that adapts to the width of the screen;
- screen cleaner - alcohol or special antistatic agent;
- cotton pads;
- the scissors;
- Scotch tape - for plan B in case something goes wrong.
The master also needs to prepare - put a bandage on his forehead so that the hair does not fall on the screen. Long sleeves should be rolled up and hands washed.
How to glue perfectly
A special film for a specific gadget model is ready for pasting.The holes in it correspond to the location of the speakers and buttons on the device. The one-piece universal cover should be shaped independently according to the width and length of the screen. The millimeter marks will help you do this quickly. The way to do it:
- apply a cover to the gadget screen;
- put marking dots with a fine felt-tip pen;
- cut with scissors.
The coating should extend beyond the boundaries of the screen to the sides by 2-3 millimeters, and from above should pass exactly along the line of the screen. This will help correct any uneven cut edges and make the film easier to adhere. If the entire cover is larger than the screen of the gadget, it shifts and it is inconvenient to apply markings, then a home multifunctional device will help.
On a photocopy or printed scan, the natural dimensions of the tablet will be retained, and it is convenient to overlay the film on a flat image.
The protective layer of the coating is enclosed between two protective layers. A layer labeled with the number 1 sticker covers the side of the film that is applied to the screen. Layer #2 protects the exterior.
The next stage of work is gluing:
- treat the screen surface with an antistatic agent or alcohol swab;
- permanently clean the screen with a microfiber cloth;
- separate protective layer #1;
- hold the film at the edges with your fingers, but touch the back;
- overlay its edge on the top, side or bottom of the screen, depending on what suits you;
- starting from the edge and leveling with a ruler, gradually glue the coating.
Remove the top layer #2 from the glued film.The first protective layer may not be completely peeled off, but start by peeling off a small strip and continue to gradually peel it off as you move along the screen.
How to get rid of bubbles
Branded protective covers are easy to apply. To align them, just press on the swollen tubercle. Bubbles appear due to dust particles that have penetrated under the film. In this case, you have to go to "plan B" - apply tape:
- cut two pieces of tape - a larger and a smaller one;
- glue a larger piece to the edge of the lid, slightly lift it with a ruler and peel it off;
- Glue the second piece to the back under the swollen spot to remove debris.
Glue the film back together, leveling it with a ruler.
Important nuances
At work, you must adhere to the following rules:
- you need to level the coating from the center to the edges;
- equalize the bubbles until the protective layer n°2 peels off;
- do not remove the swollen film with scissors - sharp ends will scratch the case, the screen and damage the coating;
- in order for the tape to stick more tightly, you need to wipe the film with alcohol;
- instead of scissors, a clerical knife can be used to cut the universal cover;
- It is better to stick the protective layer on the wide side of the screen - this way it is less likely to move the film and stick it askew.
The new device has a factory-made film that protects the screen from damage during transport. The technical coating is quickly covered with scratches and easily peels off. It is easy to change it to a new one.If you need to replace the old protective film, peel it off with tape and a sharp plastic object, starting at the corner.