My AG Removal Practice

[icor1031]

This is a 15" ~Y2K monitor.

The AG removal was very easy. I let it soak for 5 hours, and then peeled the coating with very little difficulty.

One corner started stripping away from the main piece, leaving me with two strips of AG.
So, I removed the film with a counter-clockwise motion, to get behind the rip. It worked perfectly.

I had a small issue with a little glue residue being left behind, but I was able to wipe it off of the screen.


I made the mistake of using paper towels to clean it - don't do that, it leaves scratches. But, I haven't noticed those small scratches with the screen turned on.



I expected that, being my first attempt - I would ruin the monitor. With that expectation, I wasn't careful. I pried at a ribbon that I knew I shouldn't, and bent the TABS, etc.

So, it's not too surprising that I killed a few rows of pixels.
In any case, the monitor turned on and it works. The AG coating is gone, and I have a beautiful, glossy screen.



These pictures are from the monitor I just spoke about.

I'm soaking another 15" test monitor, right now. This time, I was very cautious. I don't expect this one to be damaged. But if it is, I will be forced to conclude that the process is too risky.

 

[icor1031]

Reserved.

 

[elzeus]

What did you soak it with? Does it damage the electrical components?

 

[icor1031]

I soaked it with purified water.

It doesn't damage the screen, that I've noticed.
I'm just following what others, such as Vega, have already done.
I try to prevent the water from touching the other parts.

If I succeed, I may get the Asus 24" lightboost monitor, and do it to that.

What did you soak it with? Does it damage the electrical components?

 

[Murzilka]

Yeah, I've done that too. Very unpleasant process, and the end result is not all that game changing. Unless you are a complete glossy look monitor geek for some awkward reason.

 

[icor1031]

That Asus uses a pretty diffusing AG coating.
I have a dell monitor that's slightly worse, and I cannot stand it. It has a crystal effect, colors are dull (gray), and IT'S STRAINING TO READ TEXT.

Yeah, I've done that too. Very unpleasant process, and the end result is not all that game changing. Unless you are a complete glossy look monitor geek for some awkward reason.

 

[257Tony]

I've found that wrapping the whole assembly of "wet paper towels and display" with plastic wrap and letting it sit overnight is the best way. No need to re-wet the towels every hour, and the longer soak time allows that coating to peel off very easily.

 

[icor1031]

Wouldn't the condensation get onto the TABS?

I've found that wrapping the whole assembly of "wet paper towels and display" with plastic wrap and letting it sit overnight is the best way. No need to re-wet the towels every hour, and the longer soak time allows that coating to peel off very easily.

 

[l88bastard]

Yea I destroyed a $300 monitor trying this OP....it all comes down to the glue....apparently Asus used some freaky superstrength industrial glue on my panel and there was nothing anybody could do for it...its all luck of the draw

 

[257Tony]

Wouldn't the condensation get onto the TABS?

I've done 5-6 with this method, all went perfectly. You don't actually wrap the entire monitor, just enough to cover the panel, leaving the back open to air so no condensation

 

[icor1031]

I'm glad you told me.

Yea I destroyed a $300 monitor trying this OP....it all comes down to the glue....apparently Asus used some freaky superstrength industrial glue on my panel and there was nothing anybody could do for it...its all luck of the draw