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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[-] scrubbles@poptalk.scrubbles.tech 17 points 10 months ago

I think you forgot to add the picture :(

But, I assume it's one of those super annoying ones. I'd say carefully peel all you can, then Goo Gone is your friend :)

[-] tryitout@infosec.pub 9 points 10 months ago

The only thing I would add to this is carefully use a hair dryer to loosen the adhesive on the sticker first. Should leave less mess for the goo gone to deal with.

[-] redeyejedi@lemmy.world 6 points 10 months ago

Test a small area of the laptop that you can't see to make sure the Goo Gone doesn't haze or discolor the plastic.

[-] Lettuceeatlettuce@lemmy.ml 4 points 10 months ago

I've heard the same, Goo Gone is magic.

[-] Pantherina@feddit.de 2 points 10 months ago

Sounds like overpriced alcohol to me ;D

[-] intensely_human@lemm.ee 2 points 10 months ago

Just a Goo Gone and coke please.

That’ll be $23

[-] Pantherina@feddit.de 1 points 10 months ago

Dont tell that the Tiktok kids!

[-] CowsLookLikeMaps@sh.itjust.works 1 points 10 months ago

Does goo gone expire or something? I've had a bottle for years and it's useless.

this post was submitted on 13 Nov 2023

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