Types of Tablet Screen Cracks, Risks and Remedies
There are some common
problems that can occur with multiple tablets, both from Apple and other
brands and one of the best known is screen breakage. Certain types of minor
cracks on a tablet screen may not be too significant, but other types, and
especially larger or more important ones, create various problems, from safety
issues and injuries to usability issues.
At Repair Maniac,
we’re here to help. We offer a huge range of online tablet repair services for
a number of different issues that have taken place on your tablet, including
those that have dealt with cracks. We’re happy to take a look at any cracking
issue you’re dealing with, large or small, and recommend the most
cost-effective solution. And as our techs will tell you if you bring any
cracked tablets into us, not all cracks are created equal here. Today’s blog is
a primer on the various kinds of cracks you may see on a tablet, plus what
should likely be done about them (if anything).
- Small Cracks
For certain very small
cracks, especially those in the corners or less-used parts of the screen,
immediate action may not be necessary. Such minor cracks will not interfere
with the use of the tablet and will not risk injury.
However, an important
recommendation if you plan to go ahead without addressing minor cracks: Invest
in a screen protector. This will help stop the risk of existing cracks
spreading further, which you also need to watch out for.
In other cases, if it is a very new tablet, it may be covered by the warranty. Please see the fine print here, which may also depend on the cause of the cracks - were they due to your mistake, or were they present when you bought the tablet? Be sure to read carefully.
- Spreading Cracks
As we noted above, one
major area to keep an eye on for smaller cracks is their potential spread. This
will not always happen, but it often does, whether immediately or over the
course of several subsequent weeks and months.
At this point, it's a
good idea to bring the device to our team for an inspection. There might be
some situations where it’s the most cost-effective move for you to repair the
cracks, but there will also be others where we recommend screen replacement
because it’s actually more affordable and cost-effective.
There will even be somewhere we just recommend a screen protector because the cracks aren't particularly risky. Of course, if the cracks in question are creating cutting risks or any problems for your fingers, this will not be the case.
- Color-Distortion
As we move up the
scale, some of the most damaging types of cracks you can see on a tablet screen
are those that distort the color or other elements of the screen. Oftentimes these
are longer and deeper cracks that can not only cause problems with the actual
functional qualities of the tablet but can also lead to cuts and other injuries
due to their depth and the materials they expose.
These are also the
type where even if you have a screen protector it will only have limited
effectiveness. It won't prevent these cracks from getting worse, to begin with,
and it won't limit the usability issues that are present, if a crack prevents
you from being able to use the touchscreen in a certain area of the tablet,
that is, using a screen. protector will not fix this problem at all.
- Side-to-Side Cracking
Another very
troublesome form of cracking is side-to-side cracking, which generally refers
to very deep cracks that extend from the edges of one side to the other. We
will notice that side-to-side cracks often give a little longer time than color
distortion cracks; they may allow a bit more functionality immediately after
they are created, for example, and you may be able to go a week or two without
any changes while you evaluate your options.
However, like other
forms of cracks, these will eventually get worse over time. You may be able to
buy a short period where the tablet will still work well enough right away, but
this will decrease as the days go by. You should seriously consider bringing
the tablet to our team for a repair evaluation as soon as possible, especially
if you have confidential information that you do not want to lose.
- Several Simultaneous Cracks
Finally, the worst of these cracking scenarios is when multiple cracks appear on your screen at the same time. These often are the result of a significant impact of some kind, especially on tablets that are not equipped with a screen protector to help prevent some of these risks.
These cracks are particularly damaging because of the way they impact screen navigation. Screens with multiple cracks may not recognize your touch at all or may think your finger is in the wrong location due to how their sensors have been impacted. These screens usually are beyond repair and require replacement.
For more on how to deal with cracks on your tablet screen, or to learn about any of our phone repair, computer repair, or other device repair services, speak to the staff at Repair Maniac.
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