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Does anyone have suggestions how to get a sticker off my MacBook Pro safely?
Hi - Ian has already given some links that I just reviewed and you may want to follow their advice. I've been removing 'obstinate' stickers for years (but not so far from computer surfaces, so be careful!) - my 'go to' items are shown below, i.e. some type of heat gun (mine is from Makita) and Goo Gone - again need to be cautious.Does anyone have suggestions how to get a sticker off my MacBook Pro safely?
Does anyone have suggestions how to get a sticker off my MacBook Pro safely?
WD40 is effective
No. Just. Say. No. Water and electronics is a terrible mix, plus water is unlikely to work on the glue used on stickers. The suggestion for Goo Gone is the best. Or any similar product using very little and going slowly. The GG dissolves the gummy glue. Once you have all of the gummy stuff off, you can use a very sparingly damp cloth to clean off the GooGone that is left. Then wipe it with a dry cloth and you should be good to go. No scrapes, no overheating, no liquid inside.How about using water?
The GG dissolves the gummy glue. Once you have all of the gummy stuff off, you can use a very sparingly damp cloth to clean off the GooGone that is left.
Baby oil- works on bubble gum in kids’ hair… no damage. Its just mineral oil that smells good…When it comes to the gooey residue remaining after removal of a sticker the thing you need is oil. Most glues are oil based. It doesnt matter too much what oil, citrus oil or machine oil but you will need to use is sparingly then a detergent to remove the oil, dishwashing liquid usually works. It's a slow painful procedure I'm afraid.
Hello Ian, Keith here. You might try WD40, yes it does work but you must be careful and work slowly,
I believe WD40 is fish oil.
I believe WD40 is fish oil.
Well, according to the WD40 company, that is a myth.Actually, I believe you are partially correct in that it is derived from fish oil.
- Patrick
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Well, I would think several of Ian's suggestions and links could have aided the OP's question, especially considering he was inquiring about the problem with their post 6 months ago.
And yes WD-40 is an alternate choice that works for that and many other things but it is not a true lubricant as many people misunderstand and believe that they think it is.
- Patrick
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Fact: While the “W-D” in WD-40 stands for Water Displacement, WD-40 Multi-Use Product is a unique, special blend of lubricants. The product’s formulation also contains anti-corrosion agents and ingredients for penetration, water displacement and soil removal.
All that can be read here, with more Myth/Fact statements:Fact: Consumers have told us over the years that they have caught some of the biggest fish ever after protecting their fish hooks and lures with WD-40 Multi-Use Product . We believe this legend came from folks assuming that the product must contain fish oil since it appears to attract fish. Sorry Charlie®, it just ain’t so.
At one one time WD 40 was indeed a water repentant, however with 36 products you need to choose the correct one for the job. The original WD 40 was based around Acetone, which is hygroscopic, but things have moved on.