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Introduction |
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, this is the best time to do this. There may be a visible contrast on older light colored systems, especially if it's olderremoval is delayed. This is cosmetic, but may be an issueannoying if you have extreme 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 looklooks cleaner and more professional. | | | Guide notes: | | * In most cases, you will find the Windows XP/Intel/AMD stickers leave residue behind. This is normal and still happens with heatis largely unavoidable. While it's almost always left behind, the soft glue is easy to clean. '''''While this is less common with Windows XP/Vista/7 stickers, it can still happen.''''' | * Be careful how much heat you use to avoid melting anything. Many systems use plastic palmrests. If this happens youThese parts will need to replace thebe replaced if they get melted part. '''''To avoid damaging the plastics, only use 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 MUST be removed (even if it is dead). These batteries can explode if they get too hot. '''''TheThis procedure is different on every laptop varies, so it is not covered.''''' | * This procedure is not specific to the Intel/AMD/Windows stickers. It can be used to remove othermost stickers; not just Intel/AMD/nVidiaWindows stickers. '''''While these can be more difficult depending on the manufacturer and age of the sticker, 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 should be used, tape can also be used to remove the residual glue.''''' |
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