How to Protect the iPod Touch Screen
The iPod Touch is a touchscreen-enabled version of the popular MP3 music player developed and produced by Apple. Due to the importance of the touchscreen for the iPod Touch navigation and utilization, it is important to protect the iPod Touch screen. Learn how to protect the iPod Touch screen to prevent scratches, fingerprints and other iPod Touch screen problems.
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Instructions
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Gently clean the iPod Touch screen. Use a soft, clean cloth (ideally, the type of cloth used to clean eyeglasses). Be sure there is no lint or dust in the cloth or you will scratch the iPod Touch screen. Apply a light spray of ammonia-free glass cleaner. Wipe gently in a circular motion to remove fingerprints on the iPod touchscreen, as well as clean dirt and dust from the iPod screen. If you do not have an ammonia-free glass cleaner, or if you are very protective of the iPod Touch hardware, consider buying an iPod cleaner specifically designed to clean the iPod Touch screen. iPod cleaners are available at your local computer store, or online on Amazon (link in the Resources section).
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Allow the iPod Touch screen to completely dry after cleaning the iPod screen. If you are in a hurry, use the lowest cool setting on a hair blowdryer to dry the iPod Touch's screen.
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Carefully apply an iPod Touch screen protector to the surface of the iPod Touch touchscreen. A screen protector is a thin layer of plastic film designed to form a physical barrier between the iPod Touch touchscreen and dirty fingers. A good iPod screen protector still allows the iPod Touch's touchscreen to be sensitive to your fingers. Consider buying reusable iPod Touch screen protectors, such as the iKross Premium Reusable iPod Screen Protectors, to save money in the long run. Such iPod Touch screen protection is available at your local computer store in the iPod department, or online on Amazon (link in the Resources section).
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Tips & Warnings
Ensure the iPod Touch touchscreen is completely clean and dry before applying an iPod Touch screen protector.
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Comments
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jayduve
Apr 07, 2009
Dear Alstjr: Thank you for your comments. Yes, I own an iPod Touch. I also own an iPhone. While it is harder to scratch the iPod touch screen compared to the standard iPod (due to its glass material), it is possible. It is important to protect an expensive investment such as your iPod to prevent accidental scratches. All it takes is a quick mistake, such as putting your iPod Touch in your pocket with a coin or some keys, or dropping it onto the pavement. The burgeoning, million-dollar iPod Touch screen protector and case industry is proof that your comment is misdirected. -
alstjr
Mar 17, 2009
do you even own an ipod touch? the screen is very VERY hard to scratch, and no amount of dust or lint will scratch the glass screen. it's glass, so unless you have specs of crystalized minerals in the cleaning cloth there is no way you can possibly scratch it unintentionally. bad, overgeneralized instructions.
