Clara HD Protective film

pavelh · 03-08-2019, 03:36 AM

Hi,
did anybody try to remove a protective film (not the one that comes with the device, but one purchased separately and applied later to protect the touch screen) from the screen yet? I don't have any issues removing film or glass from cell phones, but considering the frame surrounding the touch screen on e-reader and considering how fragile the e-ink screen is, I am not sure it's gonna be easy removing a thin film from there.
Any experiences with this, pls?
Thanks in advance

PH

frostschutz · 03-08-2019, 05:23 AM

I don't have a screen protector on my ebook reader, but for other devices, I've used duct tape to remove them. Basically use duct tape to create a latch on one side of the protector then pull gently until the screenprotector lifts off.

pavelh · 03-09-2019, 07:41 PM

Thanks for replying, frostschutz. Sounds like a pretty good idea. I am also thinking about keeping a corner of the protective film non-adhesive by leaving a piece of the original plastic sheet there. Could be easier to remove that way.
Best regards,
PH

pavelh · 03-31-2019, 10:50 AM

Update for anyone who finds this thread for research.
I just applied my first protective film. It is much more difficult than applying protective glass, because the glass stays firm, while the film is sort of "alive". It bends in the middle downwards as you apply it. There was a very good reason why the company only sells sets of three :-) I chose matte type and it seems to work very nicely.
As for the removal of the film later, I tested it on the protective film that comes with Kobo when you purchase it. A simple adhesive tape you use for paper did not work. But using gorilla (and i am sure any similar tape) did it without a problem just like #frostschutz suggested.
I urge you to be careful when applying either the film or the tape and not apply too much pressure. E-ink display is not LCD! E-ink is much more fragile. So be gentle or be sorry - your choice.
Good luck!

P

03-08-2019, 03:36 AM	#1
pavelh Zealot Posts: 103 Karma: 565178 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: Kobo Sage, Kobo Clara HD	Protective film Hi, did anybody try to remove a protective film (not the one that comes with the device, but one purchased separately and applied later to protect the touch screen) from the screen yet? I don't have any issues removing film or glass from cell phones, but considering the frame surrounding the touch screen on e-reader and considering how fragile the e-ink screen is, I am not sure it's gonna be easy removing a thin film from there. Any experiences with this, pls? Thanks in advance PH

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03-08-2019, 05:23 AM	#2
frostschutz Linux User Posts: 2,282 Karma: 6123806 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Heidelberg, Germany Device: none	I don't have a screen protector on my ebook reader, but for other devices, I've used duct tape to remove them. Basically use duct tape to create a latch on one side of the protector then pull gently until the screenprotector lifts off.

03-09-2019, 07:41 PM	#3
pavelh Zealot Posts: 103 Karma: 565178 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: Kobo Sage, Kobo Clara HD	Thanks for replying, frostschutz. Sounds like a pretty good idea. I am also thinking about keeping a corner of the protective film non-adhesive by leaving a piece of the original plastic sheet there. Could be easier to remove that way. Best regards, PH

03-31-2019, 10:50 AM	#4
pavelh Zealot Posts: 103 Karma: 565178 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: Kobo Sage, Kobo Clara HD	Update for anyone who finds this thread for research. I just applied my first protective film. It is much more difficult than applying protective glass, because the glass stays firm, while the film is sort of "alive". It bends in the middle downwards as you apply it. There was a very good reason why the company only sells sets of three :-) I chose matte type and it seems to work very nicely. As for the removal of the film later, I tested it on the protective film that comes with Kobo when you purchase it. A simple adhesive tape you use for paper did not work. But using gorilla (and i am sure any similar tape) did it without a problem just like #frostschutz suggested. I urge you to be careful when applying either the film or the tape and not apply too much pressure. E-ink display is not LCD! E-ink is much more fragile. So be gentle or be sorry - your choice. Good luck! P

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