Hardware can't get rid of air bubbles on Nintendo switch screen protector

[SoslanVanWieren]

no matter how hard i push the air bubble won't go away and the screen protector i got was like 10 dollars.

 

[Shadow#1]

no matter how hard i push the air bubble won't go away and the screen protector i got was like 10 dollars.

Glass or plastic?

 

[SoslanVanWieren]

glass

 

[Shadow#1]

glass

Best to peel it up and go very slow in re-applying it

 

[Prizm]

If you don't have any luck, I bought this one and it worked great:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N3ASPNV/

 

[The Real Jdbye]

no matter how hard i push the air bubble won't go away and the screen protector i got was like 10 dollars.

There's probably dust underneath it, once dust gets on the screen protector it's very hard to get rid of but you can try with scotch tape and hope you don't introduce even more dust in the process (which is often what happens)
Also any time you're applying screen protectors it helps to apply from one corner, slowly peeling off the protective layer while applying with a plastic card and going to the opposite corner, the plastic card should be right up against the edge of the protective layer where you're peeling. And always wipe the screen thoroughly, then when you are ready to start peeling and applying, give it another thorough wipe just to make sure. And after wiping keep the screen protector above the screen at all times so it acts as a dust shield so hopefully dust won't get a chance to get underneath there.
It's best not to get dust underneath in the first place, but sometimes it's unavoidable (particularly with larger screens or screen protectors with very tight tolerances where you end up having to take it off and reposition it)
I find that if I get it on perfectly the first time it usually won't have dust under it but if I have to take it off to reposition it there will most likely be 1-2 specks of dust. Usually near the edge though so it's not a huge deal.

 

[KiiWii]

@The Real Jdbye is bang on with the scotch tape technique.

Mine pretty much fell on and zero bubbles and its 99% straight....

 

[abdul85pl]

no matter how hard i push the air bubble won't go away and the screen protector i got was like 10 dollars.

get rid of it and buy jet tech tempered glass.
perfect fit, easy instalation (with dust cleaner, guiding stickers and all the stuff) no bubbles, 10 $ for 2 pcs

 

[The Real Jdbye]

Whoops, I didn't notice this thread was that old. It showed up in the "similar threads" thing and I didn't think to check the date. Sorry about that.

 

[Deleted User]

This can help with future screen protector installations

 

[Clydefrosch]

old topic, but tape technique does help. and that one grain of dust is usually invisible when the screen is on.

 

[isoboy]

This can help with future screen protector installations

That's a cheap plastic protector and of no help to anybody. Glass or gtfo.

 

[Deleted User]

That's a cheap plastic protector and of no help to anybody. Glass or gtfo.

Glass or not, that method still works

 

[Huntereb]

If it's glass, and the bubbles are only around the edges, a small dab of vegetable oil will fill them in very easily. No, really.

 

[guily6669]

Glass or not, that method still works

Glass can't be bend and if its good is just put it and it will be sucked, most only need pressure on the center... If you go like that from side-to-side, if you push with the tissue just a bit of pressure will bend it and break the glass lol...

Glass protectors have 0 protection when bent, they only get strong when they are flat on a hard surface, then they will be protecting, if you bend just a bit it breaks...

 

[Glyptofane]

You'll have to pull it up and get the speck with tape or leave it. Those are really your only options. If you want to try to avoid even more dust particles when you pull it up, run a hot shower for a few minutes then perform the procedure in your bathroom. The steam is supposed to make dust sink. Also do it shirtless or even nude to avoid even more potential dust sources.

 

[Pippin666]

That's a cheap plastic protector and of no help to anybody. Glass or gtfo.

I can't believe that some people are clueless enough to they need video to make things so f*simple, like using tape.

Pip'

 

[isoboy]

I can't believe that some people are clueless enough to they need video to make things so f*simple, like using tape.

Pip'

I wasted five glass protectors until I was happy and mine has not a speck of dust that can be seen under it but that's because I'm a crazy person. I did each one the same way. I removed the protective layer and placed the screen protector right down on top of the switch. It was near perfect every time but there's always that FUCKING SPECK OF DUST that makes me go fucking mental and I will have none of it. And then I got it perfect on my second switch first time. I'm crazy. Don't be like me. There are no tricks, you simply need to apply any protector as quickly as possible because dust will just continue to get stuck on the sticky layer and on the screen. On any device like phones. I don't care about my phone though. My handheld gaming devices though....they will have perfect screen protectors or NO screen protectors.

 

[Michael Morsette]

I remember on my android tablet, Xoom, I used a screen protector that had a wet application mechanism. I wonder if that could be emulated for other screen protectors. Maybe an alcohol spray?