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| If you have a laptop or desktop you want to remove the case stickers from, this guide will show you how to do it as cleanly as possible. | '''IMPORTANT: If your system is new, itthis is the best time to do this now to avoid color differences. There may be a contrast on older systems (mainly light colored systems) where the stickers were never removed. This is cosmetic and does not affect cleanup, but may bother some peoplesomeone who has OCD.''' | | | | On many PCs, the OEM puts case stickers on. These are prone to wear over time and are only used for advertisement purposes. A sticker free laptop is going to look cleaner and more professional. | | | Guide notes: | * In most cases, the Intel/AMD stickers leave residue behind and is normal, even with heat. This is nearly impossible to avoid, but using heat will soften this glue. '''ThisWhile this is less of a problemcommon with Windows XP/Vista/7 stickers, but mayit can still come uphappen.''' | * Be careful how much heat you use to avoid melting anything. Many systems use plastic which can be meltedpalmrests. If this happens you will need to replace the melted part. '''To avoid damaging the plastics, only applyuse enough heat to make removal easy. The glue can be cleaned up later.''' | * If you are doing this on a laptop with a removable battery, it shouldMUST be removed regardless of functionality(even if it is dead). These batteries can explode if they get too hot. '''The procedure on every laptop varies, so it is not covered.''' | * This procedure is not specific to the Intel/AMD/Windows stickers. It can also be used to remove other stickers. '''These can be more difficult depending on the manufactuer and age of the sticker, but it can still be done.''' | | * '''''DO NOT USE Goof Off under ANY CIRCUMSTANCE. This will ruin most (if not all plastics). Goo Gone is a safer alternative.''''' | ** '''If you are in doubt on if solvents are a good idea on your systemshould be used, use tapetape can also be used to remove the remainingresidual glue (although it will be more difficult).''' |
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