| '''''IMPORTANT: If your system is new, this is the best time to do this. There may be a visible contrast on older systems if removal is delayed. This is cosmetic, but may be annoying if you have extreme OCD.''''' |
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| 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 looks cleaner and more professional. |
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| Guide notes: |
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| * In most cases, you will find the Windows XP/Intel/AMD stickers leave residue behind. This is normal and is largely unavoidable. While it's almost always left behind, the soft glue is easy to clean. '''''While this is less common with Windows Vista/7 stickers, it can still happen.''''' |
| * Be careful how much heat you use to avoid melting anything. Many systems use plastic palmrests. These parts will need to be replaced if they get melted. '''''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. '''''This procedure is different on every laptop, so it is not covered.''''' |
| * This procedure can be used to remove most 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.''''' |
| On many PCs, the OEM puts branding stickers on. These are prone to wear and tear on laptops. Removing these from a laptop will prevent them from getting messy or clean up an old system where they are worn out. |
| === Guide notes === |
| * '''''IMPORTANT: The battery must be removed if it is easily accessible and in the line of where heat is being applied; even if it's dead. The battery can explode if it gets hot.''''' |
| ** Follow the specific guide for your laptop to do this. |
| * '''''Be careful how much heat you use.''''' Plastic parts can be melted if they get too hot and will need to be replaced if this happens. |
| ** '''''To avoid damaging the plastics, only use enough heat to make removal easy.''''' |
| * '''''DO NOT USE Goof Off; this will damage most plastics. Goo Gone is safe to use on plastic.''''' |
| ** '''''If you are in doubt on if solvents should be used, a piece of tape can also be used.''''' |
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| * In most cases, you will find the Windows XP/Intel/old AMD stickers leave behind residue. This is largely unavoidable (but can be cleaned up). |
| ** '''''While less common with Windows Vista/7/modern AMD stickers, it can still happen.''''' |
| * This procedure can be used to remove most stickers; not just Intel/AMD/nVidia/Windows stickers. |
| ** '''''While some stickers can be harder than others (often due to age), the procedure will be the same regardless of difficulty.''''' |