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

submitted 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months 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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[–] Fondots@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

If you're careful and can't just get it off with your fingernails, a razor blade is young best friend for scraping off stickers, if you're less careful they sell plastic razor blades for scraping stuff that also work pretty well.

For residue, goo gone, cooking oil, isopropyl alcohol, lighter fluid, or just some soap and water if you're careful. Or just let the residue wear off on its own if you're lazy.