Applying a screen protector can be a frustrating, annoying and terrifying experience. You may think I am being too cautious, but it can be extremely difficult to attach a screen protector to a phone without creating air bubbles and getting dust stuck under the protector. You have one chance to attach it correctly because any imperfections will ruin your viewing experience and you will then need to purchase another one. Here is a simple trick that genuinely works and should improve your chances of getting it right the first time.
Here’s How:
Make sure the bathroom is not already too steamy.
Run the hot water tap or shower in your bathroom, shut the door, and leave it running for 5 minutes.
Clean the screen of your Treo with a dust free cloth.
Most screen protectors come with a cloth and a card to help smooth the protector down when attached. Try to remove any grease or dust on the screen. Make sure you do this outside of the bathroom.
Enter your bathroom and shut the door.
Follow the instructions that came with the screen protector. Try to read every step for best results. If you are using a Palm Universal Protector, you may need to cut it to the correct size. It is vital that you do not make it too large, because this will render it useless.
It is better to have a small gap at the edge of the screen than a protector that overlaps the edge.
Tips:
You may need to moisten the cloth you are cleaning the screen with to remove all of the dust on the screen. Display screens are notorious for attracting dust, no matter how small they are.
Please be aware that you will not be wanting to take your Treo into a room with too much steam present because this can cause damage.
There is a theory behind this trick in that a bathroom that has a damp atmosphere has less dust in the air, and this should make the installation process a lot easier. You still need to take care when installing the protector, especially with air bubbles, but your chances are greatly improved using this method.
