How to glue glass back on your phone at home

Before you stick the protective glass back on the phone yourself, you must carefully degrease the surface and prepare the protective glass for application to the screen. There are several common issues that can be easily resolved. Even if the glass peels off in corners or completely, there is no need to rush to throw it away. A few simple tips will help you solve this problem.

Is it possible to paste a second time

If it was not possible to get the protective coating to adhere properly the first time, or if there is dust on it, you can try to reapply it. It is possible if you follow the technique and degrease the screen well. The whole procedure takes two minutes, but in order for the glass to lay flat, you should not rush.The first thing you don't need to do if the glass is bent is to pry it up with your fingernail or knife. Using adhesive tape, they lift the edge of the cover and tighten it, then the phone screen will not be damaged.

How to pick up at home

If the glass was stuck several minutes or seconds ago, it can be quickly torn off and reapplied, then it will lay flat. However, if dust and hair are clogged, you will need to clean the surface before re-gluing them.

What is necessary

To update the surface of the phone at home, you will need:

• Scotch;
• Hair dryer;
• degreasing towel.

This is enough to remove the protective cover and clean it from dirt.

Preparing the workstation

To prevent even more dust from adhering to the glass during the work, the room must first be prepared. If this is not done, all the dust will settle on the screen and the film will become covered with bubbles.

It is necessary to wash the floors of the room where the glass will be glued, and also spray it in the air with a spray bottle so that the dust settles.

Even a small amount of dust falling under the glass can spoil its appearance and create irregularities.

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How to glue correctly

The usual instructions for gluing the glass to the phone in this case are not suitable, since you need to carefully prepare not only the screen, but also the film itself, otherwise it will lie unevenly or remain dirty.

Remove the glass

To prevent the glass from cracking, it must be removed correctly. It is important to distribute the load over the entire surface, removing it from the two upper corners and moving it to the lower ones. Removing the glass may not be as easy as it seems at first glance. The glass is thicker than regular film and can break. To prevent this from happening, you need to lift its edge with a plastic card or tape from both corners and slowly move to the other edge.

It is not recommended to use sharp objects, because not only the protective coating, but also the phone can be scratched.

Remove dust

To remove dust from the screen, you need to use a special microfiber cloth. If not, a regular wet wipe will do, but after that you'll need to use a regular dry cloth as well.

Screen degreasing

A simple way to degrease the screen:

1. Primary treatment with special liquid for screens, alcohol or antistatic agent.
2. Next, you need to wipe the phone with a dry cloth and assess its cleanliness. Not a single stain should remain. Wipe the screen again if necessary.
3. The phone is placed on the table without touching the screen with your fingers.

Immediately after degreasing, you need to start gluing in order to avoid contamination.

Regluing

It is much more difficult to glue the glass a second time than an ordinary protective film. It is necessary to remove and clean it completely, then re-glue it only leveling the contour.

Re-gluing instructions:

1. If there is a case on the phone, it is removed, then using a spatula, card or tape, peel off the glass. You can also use a silicone suction cup while lifting the edges with a plastic card.
2. The screen should be thoroughly cleaned with a lint-free cloth and treated with an alcohol solution, then wiped with a microfiber cloth. Even a small speck of dust left under the glass can disrupt the operation of the touchpad, and then the phone itself will have to be changed.
3. The removed film is moistened in warm water, lightly wiping the surface to remove dirt. You can also use an alcohol swab if the dirt is not heavy.
4. Then the glass is well dried under a stream of cold air from a hair dryer and is compatible with a smartphone, applied to the screen. If there is still glue on the surface, the glass will stick with light pressure.

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Such a procedure becomes completely impossible if the adhesive is erased from the inside of the glass. Formic alcohol can be used for partial restoration and cleaning.

Solve common problems

Rarely re-adhesion occurs easily and smoothly, more often problems occur. There may be glue abrasions in the corners, scratches on the glass, and large accumulations of dirt and dust that cannot be cleaned.

The corner of the glass is loose or is partially behind

If the corner comes off, there is a small amount of glue left on it. It is not allowed to use PVA or any other glue, but you can glue the heat-insulating corner, distributing the composition on the glass. You can use a special "liquid protection" product that applies to places where the protective glass is not attached to the phone. To do this, use a small brush and spread the composition on the screen.

The glass has completely fallen

If the glass falls off completely and won't hold, it probably won't be able to fix the problem and you'll have to buy a new protective coating. You can try to apply the liquid protection agent and stick the film again, but if there is no more adhesive, it will not last long.

The glass does not stick on the edges

The most common question on forums is "What to do if the glass is not glued to the edges".

There are two ways to solve this problem:

1. Use a ready-to-use special screen protector.
2. Apply a small amount of vegetable oil or glycerine with a brush to the screen and grease all joints.

These are the easiest ways that anyone can use.

Common Mistakes

The biggest mistake that many make is fast gluing and, as a result, the appearance of air bubbles under the glass, as well as an uneven outline. To avoid this, you must first try on the glass, and in the process of gluing press the rest of the surface with your hands.The second error is poor degreasing of the screen. As a result, fingerprints, dust and dirt remain under the glass, which does not affect the operation of the touchpad at best.

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Features of work with different models

When working with different models, the most important thing is to choose the right size for the film. There are several options for each model, with pre-drilled holes for the camera and microphone.

Iphone

There are a large number of iPhone protective glasses on sale. The first thing to do when gluing is to remove the cover. This is forgotten by many users. It is not recommended to purchase covers intended for other models.

Xiaomi

For the Xiaomi model, appropriately shaped goggles are also on sale, but when gluing you need to make sure in advance that the holes for the speaker, cameras and sensors match perfectly.

Meizu

Since the location of the camera in different Meizu models is different, you need to choose a suitable glass for a specific model. To avoid errors, a fitting is carried out before gluing.

zte

The high-quality glass for this model does not contain an adhesive layer and is attached to the sides.Before applying it, you also need to degrease the screen, but if necessary, the glass can be removed and later put back in its place.

Samsung

Glass for Samsung phones can be completely transparent or with a black rim around the edges. To re-stick the protection on such a phone, it is sometimes enough to remove dirt.

Additional tips and tricks

By following a few simple tips, you can quickly and easily re-glue the glass of your smartphone:

1. Before starting work, it is recommended to wash your hands with soap and dry them well.
2. To degrease the screen, you can use an ordinary TV cleaner.
3. In the event of the appearance of deep scratches, the use of protective glass is not recommended in order not to create unnecessary pressure.

For the regluing to be successful, it must be ensured that the dust does not fly into the air, and that the surface of the smartphone is completely cleaned and degreased.