Mobile, despite all the promises of manufacturers, continue to be quite fragile devices. There are studies, such as the Bullit Group Research in 2022who claim that More than a third of users They have seen how the screens of their mobiles crack for different causes, to the point of having to repair them, in the previous three years. The most frequent reason is a accidental fallin more than 70 % of casesand the mobiles who suffer the most the consequences are those that are used No screen protector or coverthat have a probability 2.5 times higher to break in that circumstance. Also the Models with curved or large screens They are more likely to be affected by breakage of this essential component in its operation.
Having a mobile with the cracked screen is not uncommon. According to another study of the same year of Squaretrade, 2 out of 5 US users It has been seen with a mobile with the damaged screen. Of these, a 30 % have continued to use it as isa 25/35 % have repaired the screen and between a 15/20 % have chosen to change device If the arrangement was too expensive.
A question that can be presented to those who continue using a mobile with the broken screen is How to keep it clean. Can you do in the same way? Yes and nodepending on degree of damage that you have received. It is not the same as the screen show cracks that they have Saltado parts of the glass that protects itwhich is when cleaning must be done differently, No intervention of any liquid. We explain how to do it in each case.
How to clean the screen of a mobile that has been cracked
- Turn off the mobile and disconnect it from the charger. For security, make sure you are completely off before starting.
- Eliminates superficial dust with a microfiber cloth. If you have a compressed air device, you can also use it for more effective cleaning.
- Use isopropyl alcohol. Do not directly on the screen, you just have to slightly moisten the microfiber cloth. A cotton baston, too slightly moistened with isopropyl alcoholcan help you with the cleaning of edges and cracks.
- Gently clean in circular movements.
- Dry with the clean part of the cloth. Make sure there is no residual humidity.
How to clean the screen of a mobile that has lost part of the protective glass
In the event that the breakage was more serious and fragments of the protective glass have jumped, leaving the exposed screen, Precautions must be taken and No fluid should be used in cleaning so as not to aggravate the damage. The helpful isopropyl alcohol is out in this case and have a Compressed air device It becomes essential. Follow these steps:
- Turn your mobile immediately to avoid short -circuit risks if the interior is exposed. Do not turn it on until you have protected it.
- Do not use alcohol or any liquid, even if it is isopropyl. Without the glass, they could seep into the touch screen or the plate.
- Clean with air and dry cloth. First, use compressed air with care to get dust. Then, with a dry and clean microfiber cloth, gently eliminate dirt without pressing on the broken part.
- Place a provisional protection sheet.
- Go to repair as soon as possible. Prolonged exposure can permanently damaging the tactile panel or the LCD/OLED, cause cuts to the user if there are sharp edges and Allow the entry of dust or liquidseven with careful cleaning.