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Requiem For A Motherboard

Posted by timothy on from the ill-planned-and-stupid-rock dept.

JimLynch writes "In my last DIY column, I discussed what it was like to build my first system. As time went by, unfortunately, my DIY system wasn't all wine and roses. This column tells the story of how I destroyed my motherboard through a series of ill-planned and stupid actions. It should stand as a shining example of What Not to Do for DIYers everywhere."

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  1. Related: How To Destroy a Computer by Ratcrow · · Score: 1, Redundant
    Dan's Data has an amusing description of the various things you can do to destroy a computer, mostly in the form of bad habits that people have when it comes to care and feeding. Examples include not using static protection, blowing compressed air under chips or through fans, using excessive force, screwing up connectors, etc.

    Link is here.