Ive needed to replace my polarizer for quite some time now, and my friends want to watch a movie on it this saturday but the diagonal lines tick me off. I have the replacement but im not sure how best to replace it...Can i just strip the old one off, then replace it while its powered up with a light under it. Then just turn it till i get the best picture and stick it down. Or is there a better way?

Polarizer Replacement

Google search of the LL Forum: site:lumenlab.com replace OR remove +polarizer

maybe im not seeing it, but i dont need to know how to remove the old one. I have the non-adhesive polarizer, how do i keep it in place? The side that needs to be replaces is facing the lamp. (though, i have enough polar to replace both sides). How can i mount it. Im not seeing that in that thread. Could be because im tired, but idk.

For a simple method, just tape it on the the lamp side of the LCD. Don't attempt to use any type of adhesive on the polar, itself.

Here's a variation of the above Google search: site:lumenlab.com +attach +polarizer

Hmm, ok ill give that a try. I was debating weather or not to tape it on. I wasn't sure if the heat would just make the adhesive come off, but its worth a try.

perhaps i spoke too soon, but the polar doesn't want to come off as easy as i thought. The rag soaking method should work with this right? With the glass being right underneith the length of time soaking shouldn't matter correct?

edit: its also been awhile since i did the AG removal, at this point, does it NEED to be distilled water?

ok, nevermind, i did the water soak for a good 6 hours. It was a little tough, but with the help of a razerblade i got it all off. The adhesive was a PITA though, had to scrub with acetone for almost an hour lol but, its all cleaned up and working nicely with the new polar. I didn't realize it at first, but my new polar was adhesive, so i just put it on the lexan shield. If i get adhesive problems ill order the non-adhesive one, but for now its working great.

Fantastic!

I'm glad it's working out for you.

as am i lol, my sister had planned a movie night with her friends and didn't inform me ahead of time. She got quite the look on her face when she saw me tearing apart my LCD screen this morning

Lol she can use mine, but then she have to come to Belgium =D