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    How to remove stickers from Notebook

    Discussion in 'HP' started by obionenairobi, Jan 7, 2008.

  1. obionenairobi

    obionenairobi Notebook Consultant

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    Hi

    I bought a HP 6910p which comes out of the box like a Christmas Tree - stickers everywhere....
    stickers from HP, from Intel, from Microsoft Vista.

    This is probably the normal way, but I would like to remove those.

    Does anyone know if I can do this just like that?
    The stickers from Intel and Microsoft are of a different material and seem to stick quite strong.
    Is there something that I can use to remove the last sticky bit without damaging the notebook?
     
  2. NotebookYoozer

    NotebookYoozer Notebook Evangelist

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    i also hate all the stickers that come on the computer. i removed all of them instantly. simply use a razor or sharp blade to CAREFULLY pry up a corner of the sticker. once you have enough pulled away from the corner to grip it firmly, CAREFULLY and SLOWLY pull the sticker away from the palmrest. sometimes you get leftover residue (easily cleaned) or you get lucky and there's no residue.

    the key is to be CAREFUL and go SLOWLY
     
  3. sly

    sly m1530 owner!!!

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    u could also use a warm cloth
     
  4. Arki

    Arki Super Moderator

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    Or point a dryer to it as you're peeling it.
     
  5. Envision

    Envision Notebook Deity

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    I wouldn't use a razor or anything sharp. It might work for you, but most people might scratch their laptops using this method. Just use your finger nails and peel the stickers off. Be sure to peel slowly and if there is any leftover residue take some rubbing alcohol and rub it off. Just take a paper towel, dab a little on it and rub lightly to take off the residue.
     
  6. obionenairobi

    obionenairobi Notebook Consultant

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    thanks everybody for this good advise :)
     
  7. cjn14

    cjn14 Newbie

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    I used cooking oil and a soft cloth to remove all my stickers. Now my computer looks great! Basically, any oil would work (bike oil, WD-40, etc.). Even peanut butter will work (use it all the time with my new golf drivers). Hope this helps!
     
  8. kanehi

    kanehi Notebook Deity

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    Get an adhesive remover pad or solution from a hardware store. WD40 also works but you have to soak it a little bit. Get a piece of paper towel, saturate it (not dripping) with WD40 and let it sit on top of the stickers. Sometimes if you plan to re-sell your laptop those stickers might help with the value of your laptop. I only have 4 stickers and it doesn't bother me at all.
     
  9. jack53

    jack53 Dell XPS 9360 i7 Lover!

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    WD-40 is amazing stuff... they've been around 50 years. This is a "partial" list of the many things you can do with it. :)

    Here are some of the uses: You will be amazed!



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