Polarizing vs.

Protective Films on Screens

Protective Films:Some TVs come with protective films, while others do not.

This depends on the display technology used.

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These films are applied at the factory after the TV assembly and must be removed after installation.

These films shouldnotbe removed, as doing so can damage the display or cause it to lose certain functions.

However, some TVs do not have such markers.

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In such cases, a barcode sticker is often placed directly on the film to signal its presence.

Use a piece of tape if you notice a barcode sticker on the screen.

Stick it to the corner of the film and pull gently to remove it.

Avoid using sharp objects or fingernails, as this can damage the screen.

It is very easy to detect the presence of such a film.

Look in the upper right corner and you will find a small gray dot on the screen.

This dot signals the presence of a polarization film.

As a rule, such films are installed on displays made by rather outdated technologies.