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Removing the Intel & WinXP stickers from my laptop...

May 6, 2005 2:31AM PDT

Can anyone offer advice on how to remove the stickers that are placed on laptop PCs? (In my case an IBM X40 ThinkPad) I would like to remove them without damaging the finish of the case or leaving any kind of gummy residue. Please Help!

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May 6, 2005 2:32AM PDT
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May 6, 2005 2:36AM PDT

Can you expand on your thought. The original stickers are still on. Is there a good way
to peel them off?
Thx

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To peel off (first step), I use the exacto knife because...
May 6, 2005 3:03AM PDT

I couldn't get under the lable with by hand.

-> All this is your machine, your risks.

Bob