How to Cleanly Remove Stickers from a Laptop

Note: The best time to do this is when the system is new. Darker systems (Ex: Dark Blue/Black) often have a more visible contrast then 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.

• The battery must be removed if it is placed where the sticker is placed. They can explode if they get too hot!
  • Follow a guide specific to your laptop. All laptops are different.
• Be careful not to use too much heat. Plastic parts can melt if they get too hot, and will need to be replaced if this happens.
  • To avoid damaging plastic, only use enough heat to remove the stickers.
• Goof Off WILL DAMAGE PLASTIC. Goo Gone is a far safer choice all around.
  • If you are in uncomfortable using solvents unless all options are exhausted, a piece of tape works, or the old case sticker that was removed.

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• Windows XP/Vista
• Intel (Some newer stickers come off cleaner then old ones, but require more heat).
• AMD CPU (pre-2011)

• This procedure can be used to remove most 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), the same procedure applies.