Solar panel glass is broken.
If the broken solar panel still can charge your lamp, there is no need to replace it. Instead, it is a good idea to use transparent tape to keep the small glass pieces together to prevent cutting your hands. Follow the guide
Required tools
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Knife
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Transparent tape
Step 1
Apply tape over shattered glass.
![](https://bright.imgix.net/Repair-Guide/photos/sunbell-photos-jpeg/SB-broken-PV-tape-01.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=webp&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=563&q=85&transformer=imgix&w=750)
Apply tape over shattered glass.
Carefully apply the tape over the damaged area. Do not rub your fingers over the glass surface, as the small pieces might cut you.
Step 2
Trim excess of tape.
![](https://bright.imgix.net/Repair-Guide/photos/sunbell-photos-jpeg/SB-broken-PV-tape-02.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=webp&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=563&q=85&transformer=imgix&w=750)
Trim excess of tape.
Using a sharp knife, trim the excess tape. It is a good idea to follow the panel's circular contour.
Apply as many layers of tape as necessary to cover the damaged area.
Step 3
Press adhesive
![](https://bright.imgix.net/Repair-Guide/photos/sunbell-photos-jpeg/SB-broken-PV-tape-03.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=webp&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=563&q=85&transformer=imgix&w=750)
Press adhesive
Gently press down the applied tape to ensure good adhesion while removing bubbles.