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Introduction
'''''Note: The best time to do this is when the system is new. There may beDarker systems (Ex: Dark Blue/Black) often have a more visible contrast on older systemsthen lighter laptops (Ex: Silver/aluminum).'''''
On many PCs the OEMs put stickers which are prone to poorly wearing on laptops. Removing these stickers can improve device cosmetics in the long term.
=== Guide notes ===
* '''''The battery must be removed if it is easily accessible or inplaced where the line of heatsticker is placed. They can explode if they get too hot!'''''
** Follow thea guide specific to your laptop. '''''All laptops are different.'''''
* '''''Be careful hownot to use too much heat is used. Plastic parts can melt if they get too hot.''''' These, and will need to be replaced if this happens.'''''
** '''''To avoid damaging the plasticsplastic, only use enough heat to remove the stickers.'''''
* '''''Goof Off WILL DAMAGE PLASTIC. Use Goo Gone, as it is a far safer for most surfaceschoice all around.'''''
** '''''If you are in uncomfortable using solvents unless all options are exhausted, a piece of tape works - OR, if you never intend to reuseor the sticker, use the originalold case sticker that was removed.'''''
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=== Annoying OEM stickers ===
* Windows XP/Vista
* Intel (all)
* Intel (Some newer stickers come off cleaner then old ones, but require more heat).
* AMD CPU (pre-2011)
=== Guide Notes ===
* This procedure can be used to remove most stickers; not just OEM case stickers. These were selected on this laptop as a common example.
* '''''While some stickers can be harder than others (often due to age or type of adhesive used), the same procedure applies.'''''