How to remove the screen protector without damaging your smartphone
Screen protectors are the best option to protect our mobile or tablet from accidents and, why not, to protect our pocket from having to pay for a new key. Unfortunately, even the best screen protector in the world is not totally resistant, so it can also break and you will have to get a new one. Sometimes the buildup of bubbles or dirt under the protector makes it uncomfortable and we have to remove it to enjoy our screen again. But, if you want to change your screen protector, it is important that you learn how to remove it properly to avoid damaging your device. Therefore, with StrongMyPhone, we have prepared this guide with all the necessary steps to remove the screen protector without damaging your phone. Let’s go!
Tips for removing the tempered glass screen protector
As you will see below, you can use different methods to remove your old screen protector.
All of them are effective, as long as you do it carefully, so be patient before using them.
With a plastic card
To remove the screen protector without damaging your phone, you will need a tool that allows you to remove one of the edges.
To do this, it is best to use a card that you have in your wallet, this can be a bank card, proof of identity, your ID or from the supermarket.
- To start, choose one of the corners of the protector that seems the most distant to you. If they are all securely fastened, choose one of them.
- Take your card and try to lift the corner of the protector you have selected, inserting the card into the edge. It’s important not to apply too much pressure or force, as you could end up ruining your phone’s screen.
- Once you have successfully lifted the corner of the protector, slowly start inserting the card to separate the glass and reach the other corner.
- When you remove two corners, insert the card into the center of the mobile and slide it gently until the screen protector is removed.
With adhesive tape
- Get an adhesive tape with a very strong glue.
- Stick a generous piece of tape on one corner of the screen protector.
- Pull the adhesive tape and, when you notice that the edge of the screen protector has separated from the screen, grab it with your fingers and start peeling it off slowly.
Clean your screen
Once you have removed the screen protector, you will need to clean the screen with a microfiber towel and remove any glue or dirt that has stuck to it.
If you put on a new screen protector, make sure you follow the correct steps.
You must clean your unit before putting it on so that the new tempered glass will adhere properly.
If you end up damaging your phone when you try to remove the screen protector, don’t worry!
Tempered glass for cell phones is very important if we want to protect our phone’s screen from accidental bumps or drops.
Although the screens have a factory protection such as Gorilla Glass, it is not enough for a fall from a height or an accidental bump.
The screen of a smartphone is the most vulnerable element and the one with the greatest potential for breakage in the event of a fall. It is also often the most expensive piece of equipment to repair. Therefore, it is advisable to prevent and put a good tempered glass on our phone to last a reasonable time.
The current trend in cell phones is the infinite screen and the lack of borders, which makes them even more vulnerable.
You can buy tempered glass in a specialized establishment and put it yourself, if you dare. You can also ask a professional to put it on if you do not want to complicate your life.
If the mobile is dropped or hit, the tempered glass suffers the first impact and saves the screen. It is normal that it breaks, this is its function: to stop the shock. But an item costing 10 euros or less will have broken, not a screen worth much more.
Once the tempered glass is broken, we have to replace it. You won’t be able to do your job anymore and next fall you won’t have the right resistance properties to prevent your phone screen from breaking.
Instructions for removing tempered glass
Removing tempered glass is a simple task. You can do it yourself, but you must do it very carefully. If you use too much force or if you do it without following the procedure that we will explain here, you can scratch the screen of your phone.
Take a rigid plastic card. This can be a credit card or an ID card.
Find the corner of the tempered glass that is in the best condition. Insert the card between the glass and the screen, and try to lift the corner a little, but without too much force, so as not to damage the screen.
When the card is slightly inserted between the glass and the screen, we will continue to push the card under the glass towards the other end of the phone. This will gradually remove the screen. Continue until the screen has completely separated.
Installing the new tempered glass
We have now removed the broken tempered glass. Now it’s time to install the new tempered glass. The tempered glass comes in a blister pack containing the tempered glass and two numbered envelopes (1 and 2).
Envelope 1 contains a wet wipe that we will use to clean the phone screen. Envelope 2 has a dry cloth that we will use to dry the screen.
The next step will be to remove the protector that comes with the tempered glass. Then we place it on this side on the screen of the cell phone so that it fits perfectly and does not cover any space such as the camera or speaker.
Then we press a little in the middle so that it sticks well. That’s it, we will have the cell phone protected again for intensive daily use.