[ltp] Re: off topic: removing intel cpu sticker

Ben Pfaff linux-thinkpad@linux-thinkpad.org
Mon, 05 Jul 2004 20:39:12 -0700


Jacob Lilly <jrlilly@gmail.com> writes:

> This is basically 50% off topic, no linux, but it does relate to
> Thinkpads.  I have a T40 and the intel provided sticker is starting to
> rub off.  Anyone have any suggestions for a non-caustic removal
> method?  The plastic is starting to seperate from the rest of it, so
> I'd like to get it all off.  Soaking in water is clearly not an
> option, so does anyone know some sort of sticker removal that won't
> make my Thinkpad into an expensive paper weight?

I've had good luck with "Goo Gone", which is a citrus and
petroleum based solution, for removing pieces of stickers from
plastic computer cases.  I just put a little of it on the
surface, wait 30 seconds or so, and then the sticker remnants rub
off easily.
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