While it is impossible to repair a scratch on an LCD screen, you can work on the protective coating. If your mobile phone, computer or television is equipped with a protection that has been scratched, you have several possibilities at your disposal, as the severity of the damage is variable and ranges from a hardly visible mark, to an incision that disturbs the vision.. If the protective film has a small scratch, you can fix it with a professional kit. However, if it is badly damaged and prevents you from seeing the images, you have to buy a new one. Remember that LCD screens are not tactile.
Steps
Method 1 of 2: Use a Professional Repair Kit
Step 1. Assess the damage
Repair kits are effective against superficial scratches, but they do not lead to any results for deep cuts or chipping of the plastic.
Step 2. If the scratch is light, purchase a professional repair kit
You can do a simple online search and find different products on ecommerce sites like Amazon. Alternatively, you can go to home improvement stores or hardware stores.
Step 3. Purchase a microfiber cloth if you don't already have one
This fabric, unlike paper towels or traditional tissues / cloths, does not scratch the screen during the polishing process.
Step 4. Turn off the TV, cell phone, or computer you need to repair
Scratches are easier to see on a black background.
Step 5. Open the repair kit and read the instructions
Typically, it is necessary to spray a liquid on the damage and in the immediate vicinity, and then rub the surface with a microfiber cloth.
Step 6. Spray a small amount of liquid on the groove
There should be a thin layer of vaporized solution on the display.
Step 7. Gently buff the area using the microfiber cloth to soak the product into the scratch
Continue until the screen is dry.
You should make circular movements instead of horizontal or vertical to allow the liquid to fill the incision
Step 8. Look at the results
If the scratch seems to have disappeared, your repair is successful!
Method 2 of 2: Purchase a New LCD Screen Protector
Step 1. Assess the damage
If the screen protector is scratched to the point that content cannot be viewed properly - but the monitor itself is intact - it's worth buying a new film. However, if the screen is damaged (a portion remains black or shows the colors of the rainbow), it is likely that no repairs can be made and you may have to buy a new mobile phone, television or computer.
Step 2. Find the model number of the electronic device
This is typically found on the back of your TV and cell phone or on the bottom of your laptop. This number is critical to making sure you are buying the correct screen.
Remember to also note the manufacturer's name (e.g. Sony or Toshiba)
Step 3. Go to the search engine page of your choice
Step 4. Type in the device manufacturer name, model number and the words "replacement screen"
Remember that higher prices don't always correspond to higher quality products, so analyze the results carefully before deciding.
If you want to do a more targeted search, browse the Amazon or eBay site and type the same words
Step 5. Call an electronics store to check the price
You may find that it is still better to buy a new device if, for example, the total cost of parts and labor exceeds that of a new TV.
Step 6. If it's worth it economically, buy a new screen
Step 7. Take the monitor to a qualified technician for installation
Most electronics stores can do this job for you, albeit at a rather high cost. This is another reason why you should choose a mid-priced replacement part instead of a more expensive one.
You should avoid installing the screen yourself
Step 8. Once the new monitor has been mounted, buy a protective film
At this point, it should be safe from future scratches!
Advice
- If the scratch is small enough to repair, consider leaving it as it is; Sometimes, the repair is more obvious than the damage itself.
- Screen protectors are an economical solution to the problem and ensure a scratch-free screen.
Warnings
- Never try to handcraft a scratch repair using materials other than a professional kit. Petroleum jelly, nail polish, toothpaste and all other "quick fixes" can damage the monitor.
- Although the net and YouTube are full of guides and tutorials showing how to replace the screen cover yourself, be aware that you run the risk of damaging the LCD monitor beyond repair.
