Popsockets are one of those trendy items that are in vogue for the right reasons. Those of you who own one know how much fun it is to use. Once installed into a phone or tablet, the top of the popsocket can be tampered with by pulling in and out. However, eventually you may want to remove the popsocket and stick it somewhere else. Uninstalling popsocket is very easy. Just tuck the nail under the popsocket and pry it lightly.
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Part 1 of 2: Uninstalling Popsocket
Step 1. Push the top of the popsocket down if it is still inflated
Do not remove the popsocket while it is still inflated. Popsockets can be detached from their base in the removal process.
Step 2. Slide the nail under the popsocket base
Insert your fingernail into the side of the popsocket base and push until you can feel it slide down. There's no need to tuck the nail too deep-just enough so that you can grip the popsocket well. At this stage, you should be able to feel the popsocket base starting to detach from the phone.
Tuck a few inches of floss under the popsocket if your fingernails can't slide under the base
Step 3. Pull the popsocket from the phone slowly
Hold the popsocket lightly as you pull it. Do it slowly and gently until everything comes off. Peel the popsocket starting from one side to the other.
Part 2 of 2: Cleaning and Replacing the Popsocket
Step 1. Rinse the popsocket base with cold water for 3 seconds
Popsockets are small and very sticky so you don't need a lot of water to clean and make them stick again. Too much water can prolong the drying time beyond the 15 minute limit and damage the adhesive.
Step 2. Dry the popsocket for about 10 minutes
Leave the popsocket in the open air to dry naturally. Place it on a paper or cloth towel with the sticky side facing up.
- Do not dry the popsocket for more than 15 minutes. If it's more than that, the adhesive won't stick anymore.
- If the popsocket is still not dry after 10 minutes, gently wipe the base with a paper towel.
Step 3. Reattach the popsocket to the back of the phone or other flat surface
Any flat and clean surface can be used. Note, however, that popsockets may not adhere well to surfaces made of leather, silicone, or waterproof surfaces. Mirrors, windows, tablets and phones are the best places to stick popsockets.
Let the popsocket rest for about 1 hour before inflating or folding it. This time period is enough for the popsocket to actually stick back into the phone
Tips
- No need to worry about whether the image is straight at the top of the popsocket when you reposition it. You can correct the position of the image by rotating the top of the popsocket after reinstalling it.
- If your fingernails aren't long enough or you're worried about breaking them, use paper clips or safety pins.
