Today, in the world of modern technology, every person has a phone, tablet or computer. Due to careless handling of this equipment, it may fail. If you drop the tablet, spill water on it, or simply handle it carelessly, then very soon you will need to change the screen. Replacing a touchscreen on a tablet is a rather complicated procedure that requires certain skills and knowledge. If you decide to repair your device yourself, then you need to be very painstaking about this. Before starting the replacement, you need to familiarize yourself with some rules in order to prevent other breakdowns.
Start
As a rule, replacement of the touchscreen on a tablet may be necessary due to a broken screen. If you are faced with such a problem, do not be upset, because this problem can be solved. The easiest option is to take the tablet to a service center, where specialists will eliminate all defects in a fairly short period of time.
What if you can't for some reasonany reason to go to the workshop to professionals? In this case, you can try to change the screen and touchscreen yourself. Of course, this is quite painstaking work. But if you can repair your device yourself, it will save money.
What do we need? To replace the screen, you need to take the following tools:
- The most ordinary hair dryer.
- To open the cover, we need a plastic card. It can be replaced with a drawing template or a mediator. Try not to use metal aids to avoid scratching the body of the device.
- Stationery knife.
- Tweezers.
- A small piece of cloth.
- Phillips screwdriver.
Select screen and touchscreen
So, the next step is to select the screen and touchscreen. This needs to be taken seriously, as all tablets have different screens. To make the right choice, you need to consult with the seller. It doesn't matter where you buy. In an ordinary specialized store, you can approach the seller and ask all your questions. In the online store, you can also call consultants and find out which glass is right for you.
In order for the seller to select a high-quality screen and touchscreen, you need to look at the full name of the tablet model. Selected items should be checked for damage.
Screen analysis
Replacing the touchscreen on the tablet is carried out after removing the cracked screen. How to disassemble?For everything to go well, you must be guided by the rules and, if possible, follow them. Let's look at repairs using the example of a device such as an Asus tablet. In this case, the touchscreen is replaced according to the following algorithm:
- If your tablet cover is held on by bolts, then you need to unscrew them. As a rule, they are located on the edges of the device.
- Next we need to remove the cover. To do this, take a plastic card and pry off the cover. After that, swipe it around the perimeter of the device.
- On some tablets, the cover is connected to the body with a cable, which must be carefully disconnected. How to do it? On the side of the cable there is a special latch that must be pressed. You can then carefully remove it.
Complete disassembly of the device
- Replacing a touchscreen on a tablet with your own hands is quite difficult. You need to start by removing the damaged screen. To do this, you need to take a hair dryer and warm the body of the device with it.
- At the second stage, you need to carefully pry the screen with a clerical knife and draw it around the perimeter. If you do everything right, you can easily get the screen.
- When you remove the screen, you need to get rid of the remaining adhesive tape. To do this, you can use a knife or tweezers.
- If the screen was badly damaged, then it is necessary to remove the remnants of glass with a cloth or napkin.
- So we removed the damaged part. What to do next? Before installing the screen, you need to remove all protective films and various stickers.
- Newthe touchscreen must be put on your device where the damaged screen was. Gently press it and run your fingers around the perimeter so that it evenly enters the case.
That's it. It remains only to assemble the cover and fix the cable. After such manipulations, it is recommended to stick a protective film to protect the touchscreen from damage. As a rule, this film is enough for a year of use. If you have carried out a quality screen replacement, you can turn on the gadget and use it as before. Replacing the touchscreen on the tablet "Asus", "Samsung" and other popular devices is made according to this principle.
Prices
If you replace the touchscreen on your tablet yourself, then you need to spend money only on a new screen. Glass prices now range from 500 rubles to 1500 rubles. It depends on the model and year of manufacture.
Now there are new devices in which, if the touchscreen is damaged, you will have to change the screen along with the matrix. Of course, the price of such glass will start from 1000 rubles.
Tips
- If you have broken the tablet, you should not postpone the repair, but start it as soon as possible. Everyone knows that the screen consists of a matrix and a touchscreen (the screen itself). If your glass is cracked, then the matrix will still work, but the more you use it, the faster the device will fail. Therefore, in order to avoid unnecessary expenses, you should immediately contact the service or replace the screen yourself.
- Replacing the touchscreen on a tablet "Samsung", "Asus" or another popular company is the same. Therefore, you can fix any device yourself.
- Before replacing the touchscreen, make sure it is in good condition.
- Follow all steps carefully so as not to cause other damage to the device.
How to protect your tablet from damage
- Don't drop your device.
- Be careful not to leave your tablet on a chair or couch as you can accidentally sit on it.
- Buy a screen protector and apply it.
- Get a case.
- Watch the conditions in which the device is located, as the screen does not tolerate temperature differences.
If you follow all the guidelines, you can extend the life of your tablet. Remember that the life of the device depends only on you.
