Is it possible to damage iPhone screen by pressing too hard?

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Is it possible to damage iPhone screen by pressing too hard?

I have an iPhone 5s and I take really good care of it and want it to last a long time. I have an Otter Box and a screen protector and stuff to keep it in good condition. Sometimes, if I press the screen a little bit harder than usual, I notice that it looks liquidy for a second and the colors become wavy and distorted for a moment. The condition goes away after I release the pressure. Could I be damaging the screen when this happens?

iPhone 5s, iOS 8.1

Posted on Nov 14, 2014 4:01 PM

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Nov 14, 2014 7:20 PM in response to dsyanick

dsyanick wrote:

But is it possible to damage the screen by pressing too hard, regardless of whether you have a screen protector?

Absolutely. You're talking about a glass screen over sensitive electronic components. It would be rather difficult to do with a finger, though.

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Nov 14, 2014 4:13 PM in response to dsyanick

I suspect that what you are seeing is something to do with the screen protector and that you are not damaging the phone -- i.e., I can't see anything similar on my phone without a screen protector.

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Nov 14, 2014 4:15 PM in response to FoxFifth

That could be true. But is it possible to damage the screen by pressing too hard, regardless of whether you have a screen protector?

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