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It seems no matter what you do to protect a shiny new Ipod, it always ends up looking like you took a belt sander to the back of it's new shiny chrome backing. When I got a new Ipod touch, I set out to conquer this age old problem with a few simple steps. Whether you are just OCD like me or are concerned about resale value of your new Ipod, taking the following steps will help guarantee that your Ipod stays as new as ever.
Note: These Instructions are for an ipod touch, but they can be easily modified for any model MP3 player or ipod
Note: These Instructions are for an ipod touch, but they can be easily modified for any model MP3 player or ipod
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If you have a sealed or have not yet bought your ipod, you are in the best position. That's how I started with my new ipod and it turned out perfectly.
Do not take your Ipod out of the case. Keep it sealed in the box or else oil and dust could create an imperfect application
The key to a good screen protector application is a completely dust and oil free surface. If you have a used ipod, here's what I did to my past ipod when I bought a screen protector/case for it:
- buy dust remover and dust all openings in the Ipod, including the USB port and headphone jack
- Take a needle and get the gunk out of the seam between the plastic lining and the screen/chrome
- Clean the back and screen thoroughly with windex or a similar gentle glass cleaner
- Immediately place the Ipod in a plastic bag to insure it stays dust free
Do not take your Ipod out of the case. Keep it sealed in the box or else oil and dust could create an imperfect application
The key to a good screen protector application is a completely dust and oil free surface. If you have a used ipod, here's what I did to my past ipod when I bought a screen protector/case for it:
- buy dust remover and dust all openings in the Ipod, including the USB port and headphone jack
- Take a needle and get the gunk out of the seam between the plastic lining and the screen/chrome
- Clean the back and screen thoroughly with windex or a similar gentle glass cleaner
- Immediately place the Ipod in a plastic bag to insure it stays dust free
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- wear a hat, not a wooly one, that keeps dandruff and dust from your head from falling onto the screen
- wear a surgical mask that prevents you from blowing air onto the screen in the process
- use a focused LED lamp or headlight pointing from the side to see any particle on the screen with ease
- use latex-free gloves if you have to use gloves because the latex ones may be dusted with starch to keep from sticking to each other.
- no gloves are ok if you dont touch the screen
- this is advice I learnt from sensor cleaning on my DSLR, my iTouch is scratched front and back, btw, but I like the challenge - great advice ;D