What is the right procedure to safely remove stickers from a laptop?
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My new Dell Studio 15 has those annoying "permanent" decal stickers for Windows Vista and Intel Centrino processor. I want them gone. I don't want to try to peel them only to discover that I've ruined the surface underneath. What is the right procedure to safely remove stickers from a laptop?
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From http://www.wikihow.com/Remove-Stickers-from-a-Laptop: Make sure this laptop isn't too old. The stickers will dry up, and over time, the glue backing will separate from the printed material. If you decide to remove the stickers, do it quickly. The stickers are not going to stay fresh for more than a year or two, depending upon its quality. If your laptop is a relic, skip to the very last step to use a chemical removal method. The surrounding surface can be also already discoloured by UV rad…
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