Epic failure of the screen suction holders

[jason123]

Just sharing a failure of the suction cups used for screen removal. I don't know if these require special maintenance, but they came with no literature.

Today i was repairing a Vizio E70-E3 (70" 4k TV) with bad backlight. One of the suction cups failed and the panel hit the ground and shattered. I got these from SJ so they're supposed to be decent quality.

Anything you guys do to maintain the rubber on these? I wipe them with damp rag before use, then wipe dry. Any hints / tips?

[dskall]

Re: Epic failure of the screen suction holders

I spray some glass cleaner and then put suction cups over the wet panel. Then grit my teeth while removing. So far so good.

[diif]

Re: Epic failure of the screen suction holders

A 70" TV with those crap things, I guess you found their weight limit.

[Storyteller12]

Re: Epic failure of the screen suction holders

That’s exactly why I don’t use suction cups. I had 2 break just like that. Now I just use my hands and had no problems with any tv up to 86”

[Biruslapio]

Re: Epic failure of the screen suction holders

my greatest fear, I only use these for lifting the panel then grab with my normal hands which don't fall off at random.

They have to be very clean and any grease is bad, humidity helps.

[zomi]

Re: Epic failure of the screen suction holders

Were they old or brought recently

I use 4 suction holders for a 65 screen

118mm suction holders..weight limit 10kg

i also slightly wet the panel to help with suction
and do a gentle tug to make sure they are holding

[jason123]

Re: Epic failure of the screen suction holders

Were they old or brought recently

I use 4 suction holders for a 65 screen

118mm suction holders..weight limit 10kg

i also slightly wet the panel to help with suction
and do a gentle tug to make sure they are holding

about 1 year old...rubber is soft.. just not sure what is the deal. Maybe it's a weight limit issue