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# Removing and replacing the screen protector on a pen display

To prevent glare, a pen display will have either:

* An etched glass surface
* An anti-glare film

Besides reducing glare, films have the added benefit of protecting the glass underneath from scratches. They can also be removed and replaced.

This document covers the case when your tablet has an anti-glare film.

## Removing the film

If your tablet has an anti-glare film, you can **carefully** lift it off. Start at a corner and **gently** and **slowly** lift it. Then work across the entire surface.

Be aware:

* Some tablets were explicitly designed for removing the protector
* Some tablets were not explicitly designed for removing the protector, but you can still easily do it.
* Some tablets really intend for that protector to stay in place. It may be impossible or incredibly difficult to remove without damaging the glass. The Wacom One 2019 (DTC-133) is such a model. Its protector is stuck on and I would not recommend trying to remove it.

## Replacing the film

Manufacturers may sell replacement films for their tablets. If they do not, you can find third-party films that are pre-cut for your tablet. You can also cut some films to a specific size. See [Surface protection](/drawtab/misc/surface-protectors-obsolete.md) for more options.

**How much anti-glare sparkle do you want?**

Your replacement will likely have some anti-glare sparkle. If you buy a replacement film from the manufacturer, it will have the same amount of sparkle as the original. See [Anti-glare sparkle](/drawtab/guides/pen-displays/ag-sparkle.md) for more information.

If you want less anti-glare sparkle, consider a film with less of it. Evaluate options from companies such as **Photodon**. They sell small samples, so you can see how each film looks on your tablet. Try samples before applying a new film.

This video shows Photodon samples and their effect on anti-glare sparkle:

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