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How to get rid of factory applied laptop stickers? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by Braintrain@lemmy.ml to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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Hi, I got a used laptop from an family member. It did have this this annoying sticker on it (see picture). Apparently for years already.

So, how can I remove it without scratching the metal body or leaving residue behind?

Edit: Having some problems with picture upload, but here's a similar photo for reference: https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jDV7-ehqF38/maxresdefault.jpg

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[–] IsoKiero@sopuli.xyz 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Almost any kind of grease will work. Moisturising cream, oil, butter, engine oil and so on. It'll soften the glue and whatever residue your chemical leaves behind can be wiped off with hand sanitizer or a drop of soap. The trick, as you mention, is to use way less than what you think you'll need to avoid mess.

[–] fireweed@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

Yup any oil works in my experience but I've found cooking oil to be the least messy, hence that specific suggestion. But in a pinch any kind of greasy substance will do.