Need instructions for applying soapy liquid requiring screen protectors ..

[ahmadka]

Hey guys ... Well I have a Clear Protector screen protector right now, and as many of you may know, the application of this screen protector on the N900 requires some liquid application (I'm thinking: liquid + electronics = KABOOM!) ..

So before I actually start the application procedure, I thought I should get some advice/tips on how to go about doing this from people who have already done it .. Like what to do, and what to avoid, etc ..

So please do share your experiences regarding applying this screen protector on your N900 ...

Also. if you happen to know and youtube videos which demonstrate the application procedure, please share their links here too, ask I was unable to find any such videos ..

Lastly, I know there are quite a few other screen protector related threads which may contain some pointers on how to apply such protectors, but having a separate thread specifically targeting the topic of application is probably a good idea, as I know many people would want to ask this question as well ... :rolleyes:

[msa]

hm, read the instructions? ;)

i'm pretty sure you are not supposed to pour any liquid roughly over the device, but rather take a towel or cloth or so, wet it with the liquid and then apply that on the screen.

[maxximuscool]

youtube for Zagg installation instruction
try this: This was done by TehkSeven :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RoETr_N1ZIo

[Devil]

dont poor liquid on screen

[AndrewG]

Soak it in water/soap mix then hod it up till the drips are gone then slap it on

[bonerp]

I think you should leave it soaking in a bowl of fairy over night :)

[deakhead]

The trick is don't put too much water - apply a few drops of water to the sticky side of the protector to make the surface non-sticky and carefully align it on top of the device's screen. Notice that when doing the alignment, water may bleed to the egde of the sreen. when this happens, just use a paper towel to remove the water (use high quality paper to avoid dirts).

There are a few things you need to be very careful or you will end up the need to order a new one:

1) Wash your hands to make it oil free.
2) Clean your device's screen making sure that it is dust and oil free. I suggest you carefully wipe the screen for a minute or two under bright lighting using cloth comes with the device.
3) Make sure the environment where you apply the protector is clean as dusts can easily get into the sticky side of the prtotector. One something gets in, it is almost not possible to get it out.
4) I suggest you leave the device on during the alignment process so you can easily see whether there are dirts underneath it or not. I installed liqtorch which works great for this.
5) Secure the protector on the screen by pressing it gentlly with you thumb and scratch it with a flat object such as credit card.

I feel that that's not much difference using soap-water mixture or warer only.

[biggzi]

I just dipped the whole screen protector in a bowl of soapy water, I then let it drip off giving it a very good shake to get rid of as much excess water as possible,

Then put on the screen n squeezy out as much water as possible n whipe with a towel.

Make sure you clean the screen properly before you apply the protector

[Le_Petit_Lapin]

Soapy water? meh, I just licked my N900. Tasted good. No air bubbles either which was a bonus.

[Svengalis]

If your kit came with a sponge, throw out the sponge.

The water needs to be just soapy enough to be slippery. This will prevent the adhesive on the screen protector from bonding.

Keep your fingers wet and soapy. Obsessively dip them in your soap solution when handling the protector.

Dip the protector in the soapy water and lightly mist the surface of the device using a spray bottle. The goal is to "float" the protector on a very thin layer of water.

You have lots of time to get the protector properly aligned, so make sure it's perfect! :)

[Blobster2k]

Well mine just went in the bin.

After almost an hour of attempting to fit it, sliding all over the device, trying to get the consistency right of water on the film so it slides on without leaving bubbles and trying to get that damn tiny bit of fluff off the protector that god knows how it got there in the first place, off.
I finally get it on and ive somehow scratched the top near the mic. I hit the wall, scrunched it up and put it in the bin.

Zagg are also clever and try and charge you loads on shipping for the replacement warranty one.

I'm gonna wait for hopefully the company that made my iphone one 'power support' create an N900 one. Or another decent one that doesnt use stupid water and a sponge comes along!

[LinuxPrfsnl]

I've been installing decals on vehicles for years & this no different, here is the method I use for decals &/or screensavers;
1) Remove battery
2)Thoroughly clean surface that decal/screensaver is to be applied.
3)Carefully peel backing off decal/screensaver.
4) Lightly spray the peeled (sticky) side of decal/screensaver with Windex (or a similar cleaner), this will allow you to slide the decal/screensaver around on the applied surface during installation to position it perfectly.
4) Then, slightly spray the top of the decal/screensaver (with Windex also so the squeegee doesn't drag) & using a rubber or silicon squeegee (btw-my wife has one she uses to clear chopped veggies that works great), working from the center & overlapping slightly (vertically-long ways) remove any bubbles, then horizontally (from the center outwards, slightly over-lapping also).

The Clear Protector screensaver (an excellent screensaver) on my N900 seemed a little rubbery to the touch, so I simply polished it with a little hi-end car wax, being careful not to get any in the earpiece... Perfect..

Hope this helps you out...

[bonerp]

...and check your screen protector has a hole for the ear speaker! I've just received a packet of 7 from ebay and they dont - can't hear anyone now! durr

[LinuxPrfsnl]

...and check your screen protector has a hole for the ear speaker! I've just received a packet of 7 from ebay and they dont - can't hear anyone now! durr

Yes.. if u buy from e-bay in bulk, beware!! . "Clear Protector" or "Invisi-Shield" are the only quality screen protector products that i have used. There may be others, but most dont sell at quanity discount.

There is a lot of truth to the saying; "you get what you pay for"

[asidana]

just used Invisi-Shield on the screen and made millions of bubbles while trying to get it right. i hope they'll go away in 24 hrs or i ill have to throw my money in to bin

[LinuxPrfsnl]

just used Invisi-Shield on the screen and made millions of bubbles while trying to get it right. i hope they'll go away in 24 hrs or i ill have to throw my money in to bin

If you do as I have instructed in the previous post, you will not have problems (or bubbles) with any quality screen saver...

[asidana]

i'm quite useless when it comes to fine tuning with hands :) but i prefer bubbles to scratches

[Svengalis]

Phantom Skinz is also a good quality product. The plastic they use is my favorite of all the major brands because it's the perfect balance of texture (very smooth, not rubbery) and optical clarity (no distortion).

Zagg's plastic is too tacky (have to wax it, really) and has pretty poor optical clarity. Sad that their product is the easiest to get.

Just my opinion. YMMV.

[ahmadka]

Hmm ..... firstly, thanks for all the input guys, I think I may do this little experiment later today then lol :P

Anyways, with my Clear Protector, no spray bottle came, and I also dont have windex .. can i just like make a solution of some soapy water in a bowl (by throwing in some dishwasher liquid or something), and then dip the screen protector into that to make it slippery ... ? Will this be OK ?

[joshua.maverick]

got my clear protector off of ebay, here is what i did, worked perfectly

1.remove battery/sim
2. wash hands throughly
3. wipe any dust particles off the phone
4. fill a shallow bowl with water, add a couple of drops of dish detergent
5. mix it up
6. slide protector in and pull out
7. put it on phone
8. slide around
9. use a credit card or rubber squeegee to push out excess water and kill bubbles
10. let dry for a few hours

Worked perfectly,

[ahmadka]

got my clear protector off of ebay, here is what i did, worked perfectly

1.remove battery/sim
2. wash hands throughly
3. wipe any dust particles off the phone
4. fill a shallow bowl with water, add a couple of drops of dish detergent
5. mix it up
6. slide protector in and pull out
7. put it on phone
8. slide around
9. use a credit card or rubber squeegee to push out excess water and kill bubbles
10. let dry for a few hours

Worked perfectly,

Nice steps there mate .. :)

Tell me, how long did all the application process and bubble removing take ? And generally speaking, is it a difficult task ?

[joshua.maverick]

Nice steps there mate .. :)

Tell me, how long did all the application process and bubble removing take ? And generally speaking, is it a difficult task ?

no problem, actually it was surprisingly easy.

took about 3 minutes to align and another two to rub out the bubbles. i did have one bubble that i noticed after about 15 minutes and that one took some effort to "push" out but i did get rid of it.