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    #31
    Originally posted by BR14 View Post
    ah, you weren't clear it was only the data that concerned you, sorry.

    so do tell, - how did it come to be out in the rain for a week?
    I'm sure i'm not the only one who needs to know
    How else are you supposed to clean a computer??

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      #32
      Originally posted by woohoo View Post
      How else are you supposed to clean a computer??
      If your PC has been p0rned: -

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        #33
        I know this works. Take out all the small parts, CPU, RAM, HDD, etc and put them in the microwave for about 15 mins to dry out.
        First Law of Contracting: Only the strong survive

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          #34
          Originally posted by _V_ View Post
          I know this works. Take out all the small parts, CPU, RAM, HDD, etc and put them in the microwave for about 15 mins to dry out.
          Bollox! RealityHack always said that microwaves should only be used for hamsters: -

          https://forums.contractoruk.com/gene...ml#post1488728

          And even then only during mod initiation ceremonies....

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            #35
            Originally posted by _V_ View Post
            I know this works. Take out all the small parts, CPU, RAM, HDD, etc and put them in the microwave for about 15 mins to dry out.
            I thought that's how to wireless charge an iphone?

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              #36
              Originally posted by VillageContractor View Post
              I thought that's how to wireless charge an iphone?
              So 10 minutes for a new phone, increase by 5 minutes for each year old it is?

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                #37
                Sounds like someone forgot they had some BTC stored on a machine they've thrown out...

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                  #38
                  Probably too late now but are we talking 2.5" drive or 3.5"? SSD or Spinning Platters?

                  If its a 3.5" Spinning Platter drive you might be in luck - Generally they are air tight so one assumes water tight too so the platters are probably ok.

                  The only main issue would be the controller being ****ed, which if its wet is likely.

                  And thats where it being a 3.5" drive comes in... Depending on manufacturer the board can normally be removed. If you can find another drive with the same board you can swap them and retrieve your data - Ive done this once because I shorted a board by being stupid.. though I had two identical drives to hand already - you might not be as lucky getting one that will work.

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