Cracked screen - increased radiation?

[Tom S1]

Hi,

I recently cracked my phone's screen (in case it's relevant, its a Galaxy SII).

The crack is a small one running from mid-top to above-mid-right. The glass is not a scratch hazard, since I had a protective sticker on, and it's pretty much all in place. I haven't lost any functionality, and frankly I'd be happy to keep using the phone as is; However, I have been warned that there is a danger of unsafe levels of radiation from any kind of cracked screen.

I couldn't find any information to corroborate this online; can anyone shed more light on this?

Thanks
tom

 

[bill hughes2]

You are in no danger from your phone screen. The only thing that lcd or led displays radiate is light. The warning you read refers to the old style crt displays where an electron beam is fired at the screen. Technically electrons are alpha particles.

 

[srkmagnus]

I wouldn't worry about RF emissions if that's what you are referring to. If it bothers you, I would suggest using a blue tooth headset to make calls.

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[malonec3]

You are in no danger from your phone screen. The only thing that lcd or led displays radiate is light. The warning you read refers to the old style crt displays where an electron beam is fired at the screen. Technically electrons are alpha particles.

[Nerd comment: Electrons are beta particles, alpha particles are the same as a helium-4 nucleus (2protons/2neutrons). but you are right, the old CRT tv's shot electrons at the screen to generate the display and were a bit of a hazard!]

The samsung s3 uses a Super AMOLED display which is basicly an array of LEDs emitting photons of light. The exposure to the light from your phone will have no affect on your skin even if the screen is cracked. Unless your planning to permenantly stick the phone to your face for several years I wouldnt even think about it.

 

[srkmagnus]

[Nerd comment: Electrons are beta particles, alpha particles are the same as a helium-4 nucleus (2protons/2neutrons). but you are right, the old CRT tv's shot electrons at the screen to generate the display and were a bit of a hazard!]

The samsung s3 uses a Super AMOLED display which is basicly an array of LEDs emitting photons of light. The exposure to the light from your phone will have no affect on your skin even if the screen is cracked. Unless your planning to permenantly stick the phone to your face for several years I wouldnt even think about it.

Just got my crash course in screen radiation courtesy of the fine people on AndroidCentral.