Scratched Computer Screen? A scratch on your computer monitor or LCD TV screen can be annoying and very noticeable. The scratch on your computer screen will seem even worse and more visible when the background is white. How can you make that big scratch disappear? We have a few tips below that will completely erase the scratch and make it invisible. You won’t even have to go buy anything to fix the screen. The things needed to fix your screen are already in your home.
Computer Screen Scratched – How To Fix
HOW TO REMOVE LIGHT SCRATCHES ON A COMPUTER OR TV SCREEN:
A very light scratch on your computer screen can be removed with a pencil eraser and by rubbing lightly.
Another product you can use for a light scratch is rubbing alcohol. Add a small amount on a cotton ball and rub the scratch gently until it fades away.
A deep scratch on your computer screen can be removed or repaired by using a substance that can get deep down into the scratch and make it disappear.
HOW TO REMOVE DEEP SCRATCHES ON A COMPUTER OR TV SCREEN:
- Wipe the screen down with a cotton or microfiber cloth.
- Get some hand lotion or petroleum jelly and add it to a cotton ball or your finger.
- Gently push the hand lotion or petroleum jelly directly into the scratch.
- Use as much as you need to “fill” the scratch.
- Let the jelly or lotion sit in the scratch for a few minutes.
- After a few minutes, use the cloth and gently wipe away the lotion or jelly.
- Do not wipe with too much pressure as you want to leave some of the substance in the scratch.
- Repeat if needed until the scratch has disappeared.
This screen scratch repair method can be used on all Computer Screens, DLP Screens, Flat Screen TV’s, LCD Monitors, Laptop Screens, LED Screens, Plasma Screens and more.
NOTE: If you have a scratch on your screen or monitor that cannot be removed using the methods above, there are a few different scratch removers you can try.
The first product has been shown to have the best results for removing scratches on screens. It is called the NOVUS Plastic Polish Kit. This scratch kit contains 3 different compounds to repair scratches. Image of product is below…
NOVUS Plastic Polish Kit – COMPUTER SCREEN SCRATCH REMOVER KIT
CAN BE USED ON:
Cell Phone Screens & Personal Gaming Devices.
CD’s, DVD’s, Video Game Discs, LP’s.
Trim & Screens for Plasma TV’s, LCD TV’s, LED TV’s & Computer monitors.
The second product is called Displex Display Polish. This scratch repair kit is Made in Germany and has been proven to remove minor scratches on screens when used properly. Image of product is below…
Remove Minor Scratches On Your Screen With Displex Display Polish
CAN BE USED ON:
Phone Screens & Personal Handheld Gaming Devices.
CDs, DVDs, Video Game Discs.
LED TV’s, Plasma TV’s, LCD TV’s & Computer screen monitors.
If you have a scratch on your computer screen or TV screen you cannot repair or remove, let us know by asking your question below and we will help you find a solution to fixing a scratch on any type of screen.
Written by Keith Schneerer
Certified Appliance Tech · Founder, RemoveAndReplace.com
Keith has spent 30+ years repairing machines, starting as a military mechanic and later maintaining food processing equipment before moving into appliance repair. He founded RemoveAndReplace.com to share field-tested repair advice.
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I’m a teacher with a brand new ViewSonic 72”x45” ViewBoard and one of my 2nd graders scratched it with a hard plastic toy. The scratches are visible when the screen is off, and black, and are not visible when the screen is on. However, there are a lot of these scratches and it’s like someone went a little crazy on my new car with a key. The ViewBoard belongs to the school. Is it safe for me to try the solutions you suggest?
Wow, the hand lotion actually worked to fix computer screen scratch! I figured this was a “five minute fix” but the scratch was gone with just a light rub of lotion.
Scratch was created when the monitor fell over in the car during a move.