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Introduction |
| '''''Note: The best time to do this is when the system is new. Older systems may have a visible contrast when the stickers are removed.''''' | | | 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 == | | * In most cases, you will find the Windows XP/Intel/AMD stickers leave residue behind. This is normal and largely unavoidable. This glue is also easy to clean when warm. | | ** '''''While this is less common with Windows Vista/7 stickers, it can still happen.''''' | | * Be careful how much heat you use to avoid melting any plastic parts. Many systems use plastic palmrests. These 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.''''' | | === Guide notes === | | * '''''IMPORTANT: The system 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 iFixit guide for your laptop to do this.
* This procedure'''''Be careful how much heat you use.''''' Plastic parts can be usedmelted if they get too hot and will need to remove most stickers;be replaced if this happens.not just Intel/AMD/nVidiaWindows stickers
** '''''To avoid damaging the plastics, While some stickers can be harder than others (often dueonly use enough heat to age), any sticker can be removedmake removal easy.'''''
* '''''DO NOT USE Goof Off; this will damage most plastics. Goo Gone is citrus based and will not damage anythingsafe to use on plastic.'''''
** '''''If you are in doubt on if solvents should be used, a piece of tape can also be used to remove old glue.'''''
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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.''''' |
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