7 Easy Ways to Protect Your Laptop’s Screen

The screens of our devices are actually incredibly fragile, despite the fact that they are supposed to withstand the rigours of regular use. Liquid Crystal Displays (LCDs) in laptops and netbooks are typically less than 14 inches thick. (Touch-sensitive mobile device screens are significantly thinner.) The screen on any of these devices will break if twisted, prodded firmly, or just enough pressure is applied to the back of the LCD assembly.

We are all flawed in some way. Accidents do occur. What can you do to get back on your feet if the unavoidable occurs?

At times, even if the glass doesn’t break, your screen will appear to have a giant splortch of darkness on it, with trails of black radiating outward like tentacles from the blob.

Pressure is applied to either the screen or the back of the device, causing this form of damage. When a device is stepped on or sat on, this type of damage is prevalent. The image-rendering chemical inside the glass does not break, but it leaks. Your device’s screen is similar to the glowsticks you get on Halloween. A thin glass bottle holding a chemical is hidden inside the plastic tube. The bottle will fracture if you apply enough pressure, and the chemical within will spill out.

There are a few things you can do to avoid accidents that may cause your screen to crack.

1. Protect your device with a padded sleeve or a hard plastic case. This will safeguard your laptop as you travel to and from your destinations. There are numerous alternatives available for additional protection that every laptop requires.
2. Keep heavy things away from your devices. We’ve heard of people who unintentionally shattered their laptop computer screens because of large objects. As a result, it’s critical to double-check your surroundings before setting your laptop down.
3. Make sure your computer is never left on the ground or on your bed. It’s all too simple to relax your guard. And then someone steps on your laptop when you least expect it. There will no longer be a laptop screen. On the other hand, leaving your computer on the bed can cause it to slide off, and if you place it near your bed, it can become a hazard if you trip on it in the morning. When it comes to cracked laptop screens, we’ve discovered that this is the most common problem.
4. Lifting your laptop or Chromebook by the screen is not a good idea. Make sure you’re taking them up from the bottom of the device every time.
5. Don’t drink coffee in the morning while working on your laptop, no matter how much fun it is! When your preferred liquid spills on the computer, it can cause far more damage than simply the screen. So be cautious!
6. Try not to spray cleaning liquid on the screen. Put the liquid on a microfiber cloth and wipe the screen using it instead.
7. While closing the laptop, check that there’s nothing between the screen and keyboard. NOT EVEN DEBRIS. Even the particles as small as debris can cause much harm to the screen.
8. If the hinge area of your laptop seems to broken or not proper, make sure to get it fixed ASAP.
9. DO NOT USE web-cam cover. This can potentially damage the screen

Accidents will always happen, unfortunately. As a result, it’s critical to take all precautions possible to avoid needing a laptop screen repair. Don’t be concerned if your screen does break. Please contact us. Near the design museum, we are located in Central Workshop, 239 Kensington High St, London W8 6SN. Our phone number is 020 8126 0999 if you’d like to call us to schedule a free pick-up and drop-off for your device.