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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, which are prone to wear and tear on laptops. Removing these from a laptop will prevent them from getting messykeep the palmrest clean or clean up an old system where they arewith worn out stickers. | | === Guide notes === | * '''''IMPORTANT: The battery must be removed if it is easily accessible and in the line of fire where heat is beingwill be applied; even if it's dead. The batteryThese can explode if it getsthey get hot.''''' | | ** Follow the specific guide for your laptop to do this. '''''Instructions are not included in this guide, as all laptops are different.''''' | * '''''Be careful how much heat you use.''''' Plastic parts can be melted if they get too hot and.''''' These 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 WILL DAMAGE MOST PLASTICS. Use Goo Gone, as it is far safer and doesn't damage most plastics. Goo Gone is safe to use on plasticsurfaces.''''' | ** '''''If you are in doubt on ifuncomfortable using solvents should be used, a piece of tape can also be used.''''' | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | * In most cases, you will find the Windows XP/Intel/oldpre-2011 AMD stickers leave behinda residue behind, especially on old stickers. This is largely unavoidable (but can beis easily cleaned up). | ** '''''While this is less common with Windows Vista/7/modernpost-2011 AMD stickers as the adhesive typically comes off clean, 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 or the type of glue used), the procedure will be the same regardless of difficulty.''''' |
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