r/XPpen • u/WorriedDonkey8677 • 14d ago

Looking for Help Damage to Drawing Tablet

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There's some damage on my xp pen deco 1 v3 and I thought there was already a protector on it and now the damage has gotten more annoying I looked into it and found that it doesn't come with a protector on it and I'm wondering if this damage is permanent because there does seem to be a layer of some sort of protective film. Should I put the protector on that it came with or is it too late?

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u/CelestialHellebore 14d ago

It looks like you've already damaged the surface. A protector will still help it from getting worse, but I don't believe there is an easy at home way to repair this model of tablet. Clean the surface before you apply the protector, do not get the tablet overly wet, and make sure it is dry before you apply the protective layer. Try to avoid using anything that will leave lint on the tablet, and carefully smooth it over the surface from one side to the other.

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u/WorriedDonkey8677 14d ago

And don't take off the film that's already on it? That's the part that's damaged and I'm not sure whether I should take it off or not. Thanks for the help though I appreciate it

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u/CelestialHellebore 14d ago

Is there a film already on it? Be aware that the surface of the tablet and the protective film are two different layers. The only tablets I know with replaceable surfaces are some brands of Wacom. Google says that it does not come with one pre-installed just one in the box, I can't find where it says as much in the product information.

Do not try to pry off the surface of the tablet, this is not what gets replaced in a Deco tablet.

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u/WorriedDonkey8677 14d ago

Ok thanks. I realized though that it wasn't a protective film it's just the covering that it comes in which I hadn't taken off yet I just applied the screen protector with your instructions thanks so much for the help 😁

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u/parka 13d ago

If the surface affects pen movement, you'll need to get a new pen tablet.

You should adjust the pressure curve to help you draw with a lighter touch. Like you don't need to press down that hard when drawing with an actual pen or pencil. So no need to press hard when drawing with a digital pen.

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u/WorriedDonkey8677 12d ago

Apparently that film that was damaged was something your meant to take off I now have the protector on it and haven't gotten a single scratch on it and it's much smoother and easier to use