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Turn that fried CPU in to an attractive keyring

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OK. First things first - This is a fried 1600 - totally dead - DON'T DO THIS TO A WORKING CPU - DO AS ZEFAN SAYS AND FOLD!

Now, down to work
Tools for the job



1 FRIED CPU (Can be AMD or Intel)
Hammer
Screwdriver
Cordless Drill
8mm Metal Drill Bit
Key Ring
Sand Paper (optional)

Start by using the handle of the screwdriver to "tease" the pins flat on to the baseboard...thus...



Gently work in towards the core so they all lie down in turn - flat. Like this



Next, and you really need to remind yourself at this point that the CPU you are doing this to doesn't work anymore, hammer a reasonably fat nail through the outer edge of the board approx 10mm in.
Those who got good service from their CPU might like to locate the golden triangle point and use that corner - as a mark of respect.

So...





Now all that remains to do is sand off the edges to prevent tearing the trouser pockets...

And Hey Presto! One attractive, fashionable and useful Key Ring.

 
lol mao great idea but as mentioned above where does the drill come into it lol.

Seem you took a short cut and whacked a nail in rather than drill a nice neat hole ;).

If you have 2 x dead CPU's why not make an attractive pair of earings for a loved one hehehe
 
Mr Mister said:
your screwdriver is bent.

Where does the drill come in?
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Sorry, I started out with the Cordless Drill then decided to use a nail as the drill bit was found to be blunt.

Sorry, I also didn't mention one very important last thing...

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REINSTALL THE CPU TO YOUR MOBO
 
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Might be a good idea to mention, that you should remove any pad, or compound residue left over on the CPU.
 
I've thought of doing this before but seeing as i don't have a dead CPU and i couldn't find a dead one on the bay i let the idea go :(

Wouldn't it look better with the pins cut off and sanded down rather than just being bent?
 
i did this a couple of years ago with a dead XP1700 but instead of pushing the pins down i broke them off then sanded them to a smooth finsih (means no snagging whist in a pocket)

looks good if done properly (drilled)
 
it looks far better if you use an IHS, i used the IHS of a dead S754 A64 chip, nice 'n' solid.

A64%20IHS%20keyring.jpg
 
VoG said:
it looks far better if you use an IHS, i used the IHS of a dead S754 A64 chip, nice 'n' solid.

A64%20IHS%20keyring.jpg
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I did that with a (still living) 4000+ San Diego. I would post pics but it's back at the base in Alex and I'm on the rig until Thursday. Makes a damn good keyring :D

Stan :)
 
that IHS does look sweet, is it just the ISH that your using? I mite pick one of of the bay or if anyone has a one they could sell?
OCuk, any dead chips floating about? lol
 
Coupled with a nice platinum chain it would make a stylish medallion to impress the ladies with :cool: :D . (with heatspreader still on that is)

Mark
 
Minstadave said:
Because he's popped the IHS off the CPU and is just using the IHS on its own. I'm sure the CPU is still safe and sound :)
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It is indeed and running 6 degrees cooler than it was with the IHS on.

It's all in THIS THREAD

Stan :)
 
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