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Nintendo Switch 2 screen protector is critical for safety, not just shipping

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Nintendo has advised Switch 2 owners not to remove the pre-installed screen protector, as it serves as an anti-scattering adhesive film to contain glass shards if the screen breaks. This protective layer is considered a critical component of the console's hardware, intended to enhance its longevity and safety. While the film is difficult to remove, Nintendo also offers aftermarket screen protectors, such as those made by HORI, for additional scratch and cosmetic damage protection. AI

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Nintendo Switch 2 screen protector is critical for safety, not just shipping

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Maddie Fisher) ·

    Why you shouldn't remove the screen protector film on your Nintendo Switch 2

    The Switch 2 comes with a protective film on its screen, and you may be tempted to peel it off. Here's why you shouldn't.

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