Screen adhesive doesn't last long term

First off I would not use glue, if you have to take the screen off for any reason you will run into issues. It appears you have the correct adhesive for the job. To start I would save all the original adhesive you can (any without glass or debris in it). It helps the screen sit properly because if you notice the placement on the new pre cut adhesive is different than the original. If you have to remove the adhesive make sure you get everything! Old adhesive, debris and the plastic layer below it. This adhesive is also heat activated so after you change a screen you should heat it up and press it down to help it sit. You will also run into issues with the casing. If it is dented at all the screen has trouble sitting properly. Do some adjusting if need be (as savage as this sounds carefully pound them out with hammer and screwdriver). Also make sure you are using the metal bracket and placing it properly over the ambient light sensor because that makes a lot of difference in the way the screen sits. Hope that helps! Let me know if you have any questions.

Has anybody tried putting the ipod touch in the oven to help the adhesive cure? One of the videos suggested doing this but i was a little apprehensive. If anyone has tried this, let me know how it worked out for you!

Thanks!

Silicone works the best. I've done 100+ with it and they turn out fantastic. Getting the screen back off after the silicone cures is also fairly easy because the silicone stays soft when cured.

My ipod 5 screen lifted on the side. What should I do?

Bring it somwhere

You have to have the metal clips. Buy the metal clips on ebay. Attach the clips to the screen with epoxy, then attach the screens with adhesive. That works. Or put every repaired ipod in a griffin survivor case.

Wes.

wonder why someone down voted these answers without even saying why? It's the best way of doing it.

Hey.If you get a screen of ebay from United States,will it be the right size for iPod touch 4?People say they are sometimes too thick!

well im going against the grain. I use glue and i never refit the metal clips. I find its sits great and i have removed a glued screen to mend it again.

Hi Jon yes stupid of me i wont be trying that again , just to say i examined the board more closly and your right one of the components by the back screen connector had migrated off the board somewhere , fortunatly i have a doner board , so removed the said missing cap and replaced it back in place wonder of wonders its working fully now ;-))

I do think you where right on the battery as although it is new it is not giving me much play time and seems to only last about 4 hours when playing music , i have just ordered a new one , fingers crossed it will help ....

Placing the metal clip is easier than you think. With white screens the hole lines up exactly with the camera hole and with the black screens hold it up to a light source before aligning it the same way.

You should make sure that metal clip is used because the screen uses the clip to lock onto the frame.

Make sure all screws are seated flush in the back plate

all old adhesive has been removed from the edges of the frame and also from the back of the metal shield. Don't forget the adhesive on the speaker also.

Finally, you can use elastic bands wrapped around top and bottom and left overnight or use bulldog clips but be careful with them as they are a bit overpowered