Safely remove PC case stickers

Note: The best time to do this is when the system is new. There may be a visible contrast on older systems.

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.

• The battery must be removed if it is easily accessible or in the line of heat. They can explode if they get too hot!
  • Follow the guide specific to your laptop. All laptops are different.
• Be careful how much heat is used. Plastic parts can melt if they get too hot. These will need to be replaced if this happens.
  • To avoid damaging the plastics, only use enough heat to remove the stickers.
• Goof Off WILL DAMAGE PLASTIC. Use Goo Gone, as it is safer for most surfaces.
  • If you are in uncomfortable using solvents, a piece of tape works.

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• Windows XP/Vista
• Intel (all)
• AMD CPU (pre-2011)

• 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 adhesive used), the same procedure applies.