[Q] So I got a scratch on my screen ... what now?

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Hi there.
As the title reads I got a 3mm long scratch on the display of my galaxy ... the scratch distorts the colours, so it's quite annoying once you notice it (and it's particularly annoying on brighter backgrounds) ... I have absolutely no idea how it happened, as I am using a bag for it all the while it's in my pocket to prevent it from getting scratches...
Soo, my question:
Is there anything I can do to "fix" the scratch?

Once scratch happens, then it pretty much stays there.

Sometime a screen protectors can help hide the scratches make it less noticeable. Other than that there are no way to fix it I suppose.

Good screen protector hide all scratches.

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Please don't try this at home!

If the scratch isn't too deep then you may be able to polish it out with some wet/dry sandpaper.

But you may damage the touch screen if you go too deep.

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For ****s sake DO NOT take sand paper to the touch screen!! what kind of advice is that?

once scratched, that's it. if it really annoys you, you'll have to replace the screen.

Wet/dry sandpaper is how a clear coat is polished on a car. As I said if it isn't too deep then it's an option. What you are saying is that you are screwed anyway and have to replace it. If the OP is already at that point of frustration, then they could at least try before having to replace the screen.

Last resort before accepting your screen is stuffed?

At first I also thought what a silly idea to use sand paper on glass.
But after googling the web and quick research, it can be done!

Using high grit silicon carbide wet/dry sanding paper can remove scratches from glass.

Though, I wouldn't try it my self but thanks for the pointer.

here are an example of what can be done:
http://www.ehow.com/how_4472970_remo...om-window.html

Originally Posted by spenceee

Wet/dry sandpaper is how a clear coat is polished on a car. As I said if it isn't too deep then it's an option. What you are saying is that you are screwed anyway and have to replace it. If the OP is already at that point of frustration, then they could at least try before having to replace the screen.

Last resort before accepting your screen is stuffed?

Screen protector I would recommend to hide the scratches is the Zagg invisible shield.

It is made of polymer that kinda adhere to the screen very tightly help smooth over scratches and make them less noticeable compare to other brand.

BIG BIG DISCLAIMER:
Zagg invisible shield is NOT for everyone. The polymer material can feel sticky and a bit soft. So be warned, it is a love hate relationship when it comes to zagg.

Well i got 2 scratches one is 5mm long the other is 8mm. Fortunately they are on the far right side, close to the bezel, so they don't really bother me at all.

You got only one small scratch, that's nothing
Even that i had the first scratches on the second day i owned the device i will still not make it look ugly with some silly shield. Im expecting a year out of this device, and don't care if it's scratched when that year is gone.

If you change your mobile phone every year then I can understand.

However, my mobile phone lasted me at least 2-3 years each. My previous two was XDA O2 > Samsung Omnia i900 and now Galaxy S

Originally Posted by buddy01

Well i got 2 scratches one is 5mm long the other is 8mm. Fortunately they are on the far right side, close to the bezel, so they don't really bother me at all.

You got only one small scratch, that's nothing
Even that i had the first scratches on the second day i owned the device i will still not make it look ugly with some silly shield. Im expecting a year out of this device, and don't care if it's scratched when that year is gone.