I fixed my Dell screen protector

wmm · 03-08-03, 01:43 PM

There has been a good deal of speculation about why some people are happy with their Dell screen protectors while others think they're terrible. My experience may be able to shed some light on that question.

I ordered Dell screen protectors with my Axim. When it arrived, I installed one of the protectors and immediately noticed the same thing others have complained about -- wherever I pressed, such as in the SIP area, the protector stuck to the screen except for small circles around each of the tiny holes in the protector. The result was sort of like looking down on a honeycomb for part of the screen.

I have some leftover protectors for my Jornada 548, so I decided to see if they would fit. I took the Dell protector off and set it aside while I fiddled with the Jornada protector, maybe five minutes total. After deciding that it probably wasn't worth trimming the 2mm off the Jornada protector in order to get it to fit, I reinstalled the Dell protector. Guess what? NO MORE STICKING! No matter how much I scribble on the screen, the protector just doesn't adhere to the screen any more, so there's no more honeycomb effect.

I'm just guessing, but I think there must have been a smidgen of condensation (or perhaps residue from the protector's backing) between the protector and the screen that was causing the sticking, and exposing it and the screen to the air for that five minutes must have allowed it to evaporate. At any rate, it's working fine now, and I can understand why the people who are happy with their Dell protectors have no complaints. I've already ordered a Brando, but I wouldn't have done so if I had made this discovery earlier.

YMMV, of course.

maarten · 03-08-03, 02:30 PM

For some odd reason my screen alignment got off wack on the sides and was un-sensitive... I couldn't get it back to how it was so I hardresetted the rascal and installed a new protector before I aligned the screen... this protector is much better and the screen is just as responsive as without.

I think the alignment check pressure too so when you add a protector after the alignment you can never get it back how it was.

The anti-glare and transparancy could be a bit better but Dell's work 4 me now :)

Mike C · 03-08-03, 02:45 PM

I never had the sticking problem with the Dell protectors unless I rubbed it down un-naturally hard. My problem was that the sheet would slide around, sometimes getting crammed under one of the sides between the screen and the casing.
I was alao concerned about getting dirt or grit under the loose-fitting protector, making like sandpaper.

The Brando style screen protector is just perfect

03-08-03, 04:55 PM

wmm-
I has more little honeycomb bubbles than screen. I tried removing the protector and it worked. You may be right about the protector having some type of substance on it when you first place it on the screen. Now I am happy again. Thanks.