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How to Apply a Screen Protector

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Step 1 of 5
Different brands of film are cut differently, so position the film on top of the display and note the tolerance needed for a perfect fit.

Different brands of film are cut differently, so position the film on top of the display and note the tolerance needed for a perfect fit.

Step 2 of 5
Thoroughly clean the display with a lint-free microfiber cloth. Use Scotchโ„ข tape if necessary to pick up any dust on the display.

Thoroughly clean the display with a lint-free microfiber cloth. Use Scotchโ„ข tape if necessary to pick up any dust on the display.

Step 3 of 5
Peel off the protection film with the adhesive side. Make sure not to touch the exposed adhesive coating.

Peel off the protection film with the adhesive side. Make sure not to touch the exposed adhesive coating.

Step 4 of 5
Carefully position the screen protector by lining it up along the edges.

Carefully position the screen protector by lining it up along the edges.

Step 5 of 5
Peel back the protection film for the screen protector. Push out any remaining air bubbles with a cloth.

Peel back the protection film for the screen protector. Push out any remaining air bubbles with a cloth.

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Scotchโ„ข tape

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Very useful thank you!

ืฉืžื•ืืœ ืืœื’ื•ื–ื™ 11 months ago

David Jacquemotte

Ooo..I love the tape idea. I always mess up the edge using my fingernail. Thanks!

David Jacquemotte last year

Au Natural

Good point!

Au Natural last year

Timothy Law

Hi Beata! Thanks for your comment. It is recommended that you do this procedure in a dust-free environment, but I don't recommend doing in a humid place like a steamy bathroom. Most devices (take the iPhone for example) have liquid indicators in the dock connector, headphone jack as well as one internally. If these come in contact with water, they turn pink and your warranty may be void. And yes, a credit card can be used effectively to push out air bubbles. Or, you can use a bit of Scotch tape to help lift one side of the film to let the air bubble out. ๐Ÿ˜‰

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Au Natural

Hi Timothy! A friend of mine told me a good tip once, to avoid trapping dust from the air in between the screen and the film, do it in the bathroom after a long, steamy shower. The steam catches any dust particles in the air and makes them stick to the ground and other surfaces. Also, I find using a the edge of a credit card is great to smoothing out air bubbles ๐Ÿ˜Š

Au Natural last year

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