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How to Cleanly Remove Stickers from a Laptop

How to Cleanly Remove Stickers from a Laptop

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Note: The best time to do this is when the system is new. Darker systems (Ex: Dark Blue/Black) often have a more visible contrast then lighter laptops (Ex: Silver/aluminum).

On many PCs the OEMs put stickers which are prone to poorly wearing on laptops. Removing these stickers can improve device cosmetics in the long term.

Guide notes

  • The battery must be removed if it is placed where the sticker is placed. They can explode if they get too hot!
    • Follow a guide specific to your laptop. All laptops are different.
  • Be careful not to use too much heat. Plastic parts can melt if they get too hot, and will need to be replaced if this happens.
    • To avoid damaging plastic, only use enough heat to remove the stickers.
  • Goof Off WILL DAMAGE PLASTIC. Goo Gone is a far safer choice all around.
    • If you are in uncomfortable using solvents unless all options are exhausted, a piece of tape works, or the old case sticker that was removed.

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Annoying OEM stickers

  • Windows XP/Vista
  • Intel (Some newer stickers come off cleaner then old ones, but require more heat).
  • AMD CPU (pre-2011)

Guide Notes

  • This procedure can be used to remove most stickers. These were selected on this laptop as a common example.
  • While some stickers can be harder than others (often due to age or type of adhesive), the same procedure applies.

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    • The procedure to remove the battery is specific to every laptop.

    • Before removing the stickers, remove the battery.

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    • 30-60 seconds of heat is sufficient.

    • If you are removing a thin or stubborn sticker, a guitar pick may help with these to minimize the post removal mess.

    • After removing the battery, warm up the palmrest with a hairdryer until it is warm to the touch.

    • Peel the stickers off.

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    • While denatured alcohol works, it may "strip" some rubber coatings and paint. It should only be done as a last resort or on surfaces like aluminum!

    • After the sticker(s) have been removed, clean the residual glue with a small amount of gentle solvent.

    • Clean the solvent after a few seconds.

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