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In Reply to: RE: cMP - the open source high-end Memory Player posted by cics on December 30, 2007 at 05:42:01
Working on my MB last night.
I removed all of the unnecessary video ports and USB ports.
I can easily see the two video chips that need to be removed and the mosfets for the two fans but after that I lose my confidence.
I am almost sure that the chip towards the back to the left of the audio jacks should be removed but I need assurance.
The same with that chip on the left side, almost to the back near an on-board audio jack - I think this one should be removed but ....
There were a few other items you mentioned in your original post and I thought I had it figured out but it is no surprise that when you pick up the hot air gun much confidence can disappear.
Would you mind looking at the picture and tell me what I am missing?
Sorry my white circles are hard to see. I have to use a magnifier to see them.
THANKS very much,
Rick McInnis
Follow Ups:
Your assessment is correct. Use a forceps.
1. Sound chip (easily blow off)
2. Network (bottom is soldered to the mobo, require more heating)
3. IDE controller (cut off legs by a cutter, it's easy. And then remove the residue by a paste of tin solder)
4. Regulator for 3 above(fear you might remove side components, so don't remove this one. But you may lift the legs on both sides of the reg.)
5. HDMI Video converter (bottom is soldered to the mobo, require more heating)
6. DVI Video converter (bottom is soldered to the mobo, require more heating)
Do not remove the mosfets for fans. It's unnecessary. Just cut off their legs.
Try 1 first. When you've done 1 and 2, you can do the rest. The only issue with removal of video chips is insufficient space to work it out. I've removed the block of connector for Spdif etc. in order to make space for work.
Again, good luck.
I feel much more confident and will follow your instructions.
Thanks, again, and a few more times after that!
or more properly HEAR, if I destroyed the thing.
Luckily it was a second board so it won't ne tragic.
Will let you know.
Wondered if you think it is worth the trouble.
They seem benign without the chips.
I know you got rid of them but wondered if you have had second thoughts as to how worthwhile this is.
(yes, it is obvious I am being lazy ... or am I trying to delay the moment of truth of actually trying to USE the board?)
Thanks,
and USE the board to hear it!
I have no excuses to delay!!!
THANKS!!!!!
so I have to do YET another install.
Don't mind since each time I think I do it a little better.
At least I did not ruin the board.
Thanks for all of the help (again X pick any large number)
Hardware changed, devices missing and your ultimate Windows failed to recognize, which is good.
though I am not yet comparing equivalent installations I can hear a subtle improvement.
Not night and day (don't we all hope for the giant breakthrough?).
Still registry slimming work to do. By the end of the day I should have a good idea.
If for no other reason than this makes it easier to implement linear power for the board. Unfortunate that it does not help the five volts rails.
I think I have done the installs so often that I find them relaxing. With the additional pleasure of seeing how fast I can do them. That does seem contradictory but for me it is not. A steady methodical pace with the occassional break for a restart!
I am glad I have done this. It takes "it" off of your mind knowing that you have brought the system one step closer to the ideal. Once you know there is a way to improve the system one can not quite settle down to listen without that nagging voice telling you it would be better if ....
Thanks, yet, again for your help, encouragement and inspiration!
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