The dock scratched my Switch 2 before I even got a game in
Bought a Nintendo Switch 2 yesterday. After docking it just once, scratches showed up on the screen. I didn't expect it to scratch that easily — and definitely didn't expect it to happen from the official dock itself. This is my first Nintendo product ever, so... great start.
The scratches aren't deep — you can only see them with the screen off, under direct light, at a certain angle. I tried to capture them as best I could in photos. They're invisible with the screen on, and barely visible without direct light hitting it. Running a fingernail over it, I can only just feel one scratch in the center. What bugs me more is that they're there at all, and that the official dock caused them.
I ordered a dbrand screen protector, and while it's in transit I need to figure out something important: should I put it on top of the factory plastic film, or peel that off first? I've read a few posts here on this — some say leave the film on, others say remove it.
Losing the warranty doesn't worry me (doesn't apply in my country anyway), and neither does the risk of a shattered screen. The only things stopping me from ripping the film off right now are that the screen protector hasn't arrived yet, and I'm not totally sure how easy the process is. Someone mentioned adhesive residue can be left behind, and I'm worried I'll scratch the screen trying to clean it off.
In dbrand's video, they claim their glass somehow masks minor scratches. Has anyone actually used it? Do the scratches really disappear underneath it? Would appreciate any similar experiences or advice on what to do.