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I know this isn’t new but I want to share fresh results and findings about applying a protector on your Pocket PC screen.  I experiment with different techniques and protectors so you don’t have to.  Screen protectors aren’t cheap and wasting one while trying to apply it could be very frustrating and costly. Remember that these are my findings and any comment to improve on these techniques is welcome. I gave names to the techniques for easier reference, enjoy.  Here we go.

Rules

A: Do not touch the sticky surface of the protector unless specified.
B: Wash your hands with a soft brush and dry with a hair dryer.
C: Get a lint free cloth.
 
Fast and dry
 
1: Clean the PPC screen with a lint free cloth.
2: Peel the protector film half way and fold it back.
3: Align the protector to the screen and apply only a very small portion (1/4 of an inch) to the screen.
4: Make sure the protector is aligned properly.
5: Using a credit card and while slowly peeling the film scrape gently the protector to the screen removing the bubbles.
 
The hinge 

1: Put the screen protector in place on the screen, right side up, protective film still in place.
2: Take a piece of clear tape (preferably the low-tack ‘invisible’ kind about an inch wider than your Axim. Fold about a 1/4" over on itself at the end to make things easier later. Stick the tape across the Axim, half on the screen protector, half on the Axim case. You don’t have to crease it in… just make sure it’s stuck to both. You have just created a hinge.
3: Take another piece of tape and stick it to the other end of the protector as a handle.
4: Lift the handle carefully and the protector will lift up. Carefully remove the protective film (don’t touch the screen or the sticky side of the protector!)
5: Warp the protector slightly (try pressing a finger in the middle gently) and then lay the protector down starting at the hinge end, making sure that it has good contact as you go. A credit card or similar helps here.
6: Once the protector is in place carefully remove the tape. If you pull at a sharp angle (almost flat back over itself) you can get it off without pulling up the protector. Use your stylus to press near where the tape is peeling off to help make sure. If there is any tape residue left behind use the sticky side of another piece of tape to pick it off.
 
 
The soaker
 
1: In 125Ml of water add one drop of dish soap and mix gently (do not create lather).
2: Clean and dry the PPC Screen.
3: Wash your hand and fingers with a soft brush to remove any dirt.
4: Pour the water mix into a plate.
5: Peel the protective film completely.
6: Dip the protector into your water mix and add water to the sticky surface of the protector with your finger if needed.
7: Put the protector on your PPC screen and align by sliding it to its final position.
8: Use a credit card to squeeze the excess water to the edge of the screen where you will use a lint free cloth to absorb this excess.
9: Let it dry overnight.
 
Personally I prefer the soaker method as I found that no lint could be seen after the drying time.  I was also worried about the water on the edge of the screen but it is so little that no damage was done. 
 
Thank Yous:
Nosy Crow for his hinge method.

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