When I was 16 I bought that MacBook and I put a bunch of random stickers on it. I took them off today and they left this residue… how can I get it off without damaging the finish?

  • gqpenguin@alien.topB
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    1 year ago

    I’ve removed adhesive from probably 1000 computers. The easiest and fastest way is use 91% isopropyl alcohol and a PLASTIC scraper with replaceable PLASTIC blades .

    Just use a cotton ball, old sock, shirt whatever and soak it with the alcohol. Apply alcohol liberally to the adhesive. Wait a minute or so and use the plastic scraper to scrape the coagulated adhesive off. Wipe scraper with paper towel and do again.

    Edit: more details

    We don’t use goo gone because it is oil based and can damage components. Alcohol is much safer to use on computers.