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{"id":706,"date":"2022-09-12T15:18:25","date_gmt":"2022-09-12T15:18:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.agdisplays.com\/?p=706"},"modified":"2026-01-13T17:02:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T17:02:11","slug":"touchscreen-delamination-cause-effect-and-repair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.agdisplays.com\/index.php\/2022\/09\/12\/touchscreen-delamination-cause-effect-and-repair\/","title":{"rendered":"Touchscreen Delamination: Cause, Effect, and Repair"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Delamination?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Delamination is an LCD defect that occurs when one or more of the layers that composes the front facing display begins to separate from one or more of the layers below. Because an LCD screen is composed of multiple layers of films, glass, glue, and substrates, delamination can occur in multiple ways. Most often, however, delamination occurs between the touch screen and the LCD glass. Delamination can also occur between the LCD glass and its polarizing film layers, or internally between the sandwiched LCD liquid substrate layers. Delamination can appear as an air bubble in the display, haze or discoloration, flaking like appearance underneath the coverglass, and as a raised corner or edge of the display. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.agdisplays.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Uncured-Liquid-Bond-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"A close-up, side-view of a ruggedized electronic device, possibly a tablet or monitor, showing what appears to be uncured liquid optical bonding material between the screen and the protective front layer, exhibiting unevenness and air bubbles indicative of a bonding defect. The metallic frame and a visible port on the side are also present. The device rests on a clean, light-colored surface.\" class=\"wp-image-707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.agdisplays.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Uncured-Liquid-Bond-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.agdisplays.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Uncured-Liquid-Bond-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.agdisplays.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Uncured-Liquid-Bond-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.agdisplays.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Uncured-Liquid-Bond-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/blog.agdisplays.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Uncured-Liquid-Bond-1080x810.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/blog.agdisplays.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Uncured-Liquid-Bond.jpg 2016w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> Inconsistencies in uncured optical bonding material can compromise adhesion and eventually cause touch screen delamination.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tell-tale Signs of Delamination<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Touch screen delamination, specifically, can most often occur to a Liquid Optically Bonded touch screen. This potential defect is due to a few factors. Liquid bonds depend on an even layer of liquid adhesive material being distributed between glass layers, and cured via UV light, in a process different for every display project. While Liquid Bonds offer great clarity and optical performance, factors such as repeated use or stress in a particular area can cause the bonded material to degrade and lose its composition. This can create bubbles or gaps between the touch screen and the LCD surface, leaving uneven pressure points, which lead to more severe problems down the line. &nbsp;Similarly, extreme weather such as heat and cold can affect the malleability of the subsurface adhesive, causing it to shrink and expand, and become brittle or liquefied, depending on the circumstances, Thirdly, improperly cured or installed adhesive, such as bond material left uncured behind ink printed areas, or adhesive that leaks underneath the bezel of the display, or outside of the touch area, may never properly cure, leading to areas of weakened bond and vulnerability. Improperly installed adhesive can also create raised edges, low points and uneven pressure across the display. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"707\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.agdisplays.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Delamination-Graphic-1024x707.jpg\" alt=\"The image is an infographic titled &quot;What Causes Touchscreen Delamination?&quot; It presents six key causes, each numbered and described around a central image of a delaminated touchscreen: 1. REPEATED STRESS: Caused by enclosures or mounts, leading to separation and air gaps. 2. UNCURED LIQUID BOND: Some areas of liquid bond material may not fully cure, especially near ink printing or the bezel, weakening bonding. 3. IMPACT AND DROPS: Cause microfractures that can initiate delamination over time. 4. AGE AND USE: Repeated use or aging can cause the original bonding adhesive to break down chemically. 5. EXCESSIVE HEAT: Extreme temperatures can affect the malleability of the subsurface adhesive, causing it to shrink, expand, become brittle, or liquefy. 6. MANUFACTURER DEFECT: Liquid Optical Bonding requires precise environmental factors; defects are common in this delicate procedure. The AGDisplays logo and a QR code are in the bottom right corner.\" class=\"wp-image-708\" style=\"width:922px;height:636px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.agdisplays.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Delamination-Graphic-1024x707.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.agdisplays.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Delamination-Graphic-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.agdisplays.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Delamination-Graphic-768x531.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.agdisplays.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Delamination-Graphic-1080x746.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> Understanding what causes touchscreen delamination is crucial for preventing it.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Custom Cut OCA to Combat Delamination<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Optically Clear Adhesive, or OCA, is another viable solution than liquid adhesive for a few reasons. The first is that it requires no UV curing, and therefore will be entirely uniform and consistent, without brittle sections or improperly cured material. Next, this material can be used by consumers wishing to attempt their own repairs, as it requires not extra tools and is much more physically handleable than liquid adhesive. Also, in the even of a repair or touch screen replacement, OCA is more easily removed and replaced than Liquid bond, which finds its way into the hidden crevices of the display. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"759\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.agdisplays.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/OCA-Bonded-Display-1024x759.jpg\" alt=\"A rectangular LCD panel with a black bezel is angled slightly on a white background. A small flexible circuit board with electronic components extends from one corner of the panel. The screen itself is dark.\" class=\"wp-image-709\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.agdisplays.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/OCA-Bonded-Display-1024x759.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.agdisplays.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/OCA-Bonded-Display-300x222.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.agdisplays.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/OCA-Bonded-Display-768x569.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.agdisplays.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/OCA-Bonded-Display-1080x801.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> Optical bonding provides a robust and seamless connection that minimizes this risk of delamination.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Right Touch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The AGDisplays advantage when it comes to delamination repair is that our facility is equipped, and our technicians are trained to remove, replace, and repair delaminated touchscreens all at one location. Our extensive sourcing network means we can procure original parts, aftermarket parts, or fabricate original designs. Our OCA bonding techniques are time tested and proven for endurance. If a customer prefers, or requires, a Liquid Optical bond to replace their original design, our index matched optical bond material offers optimal clarity and visual performance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-large is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Read more about: <a href=\"https:\/\/agdisplays.com\/pub\/media\/documents\/ebooks\/AGDisplays_Bonding.pdf\">AGDisplays Bonding Services<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube aligncenter wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Pouring liquid bonding material\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4Mh215amSNE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> AGDisplays&#8217; Liquid Optical Bond being applied by hand for a perfectly bonded display.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote has-text-align-right has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-40cd5ac1fa663e5d1082a74501cf1baa\"><blockquote><p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.agdisplays.com\/\">Visit our Shopify Store to shop our latest enhanced display products<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Delamination is an LCD defect that occurs when one or more of the layers that composes the front facing display begins to separate from one or more of the layers below. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":697,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[33],"tags":[679,678,681,676,680,677,675],"class_list":["post-706","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lcd-component-technology","tag-automotive-infotainment-screen-repair","tag-diy-touchscreen-delamination-kits","tag-industrial-display-maintenance","tag-liquid-optical-bonding-issues","tag-marine-display-delamination-solutions","tag-oca-bonding-for-touchscreen-repair","tag-touchscreen-delamination-explained"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.agdisplays.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/706","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.agdisplays.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.agdisplays.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.agdisplays.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.agdisplays.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=706"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/blog.agdisplays.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/706\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1672,"href":"https:\/\/blog.agdisplays.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/706\/revisions\/1672"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.agdisplays.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/697"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.agdisplays.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=706"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.agdisplays.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=706"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.agdisplays.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=706"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}