[quote author=ModNoob link=board=voided&num=1022992675&start=30#31 date=06/04/02 at 17:28:38]
I want to get started RIGHT away! I'm going to see if my dad has any tool like a dremel. I'll look for a crap comp and mod that if I have to (I wanna get some experience b4 I mod a 200 dollar case) I also need to practice taking apart a computer and putting it back together. Anything I should watch out for?
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Thats the attitude!  (Hey guys, we got im)  I'll handle my most expensive lesson.  When putting on or taking off your cpu heatsink.  If you must use a screwdriver to release or set the clip, be very careful the screwdriver does not jump off the clip.  If it does, you get to upgrade your motherboard after the screwdiver crushes and/or knocks off teeny-tiny silver things that are very important.  Downside: I ruined an ASUS A7V266.  Upside: I now own an ASUS7V333.   (Two more weeks of peanut butter sandwiches)