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    How can I remove the Intel and Microsoft decals

    Discussion in 'HP' started by green giant, Oct 20, 2006.

  1. green giant

    green giant Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just got an NC8430 and these two decals are tacky as hell on this otherwise sleek and spotless laptop.

    How can I remove them without scratching the case?
     
    green giant, Oct 20, 2006
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  2. dietcokefiend

    dietcokefiend DietGreenTeaFiend

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    Peel off with fingernail, and then use goo-off or something to remove the residue?
     
    dietcokefiend, Oct 20, 2006
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  3. djspl

    djspl Notebook Geek

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    nail polish remover works, probaly alcohol too.
     
    djspl, Oct 20, 2006
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  4. vespoli

    vespoli 402 NBR Reviewer

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    I just scraped mine off with a fingernail and then cleaned the goo off with alcohol+elbow grease.
     
    vespoli, Oct 20, 2006
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  5. WeAreNotAlone

    WeAreNotAlone Notebook Deity

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    :eek:






    If that "Goo-Off" is the stuff I'm thinking of.... be very careful with it on plastic... very, very careful. It's the stuff I use on Cd's /DVD's that idiots write on with a perm marker from the second hand store when nothing else will work... and I apply it, let it sit for no longer than a second (really), then chase it with WD-40.

    If your going to use it on something, you'd better test it on a place that won't show...

    Better, safer option is to use WD-40, or better yet use "peanut butter"... Peanut butter being the safest thing to use... (really).

    Another option, or a way to get pesky labels off is to use a blow dryer to heat the label to soften up the adhesive. Peel off label with fingernail, then use peanut butter to remove the left over adhesive. :D



    Yep.... GOOF OFF upc 0-2349400005-9 4.5 oz.... that's the stuff....
     
    WeAreNotAlone, Oct 20, 2006
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  6. darth_laidher

    darth_laidher Notebook Evangelist

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    nah just pill it off then use alittle soap and water, that usually works but if its really gooey then i dunno
     
    darth_laidher, Oct 20, 2006
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    stevev Newbie

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    Never tried it on a laptop, so proceed at your own risk. Used to us WD40 to remove old bumper stickers, and it actually work GREAT at removing the sticky film left behind by all kinds of labels and decals. Check it out on the net.
     
    stevev, Oct 21, 2006
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  8. Gophn

    Gophn NBR Resident Assistant

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    the best way to remove stickers from notebook surface or desktop is by using a heat gun.... or a hair dryer.

    simple physics. heat + adhesive = butter consistency (easy to peel with no sign that it was ever there)

    Just heat up the surface where the sticker is to a nice and hot (not too hot) temp, and peel.

    That's it.

    P.S. Works great on the Windows COA (certificate of authenticity) stickers, i did a lot of OEM stuff for desktops and notebooks
     
    Gophn, Oct 21, 2006
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