Can I use white out to unlock XP?

Rahminator

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Since compusa is closed today, and being impatient as I am, I can't wait one more day to buy cheapy silicon compound. Will white out work?
[Edit] Guys from newegg put a red sticker tag on the chip next to the die. Should I get rid of it or is it needed for warranty or something? [/edit]
 

fwupow

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I think you need something that is electrically conductive. I have no idea is white-out is or not.
 

Rahminator

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I meant to use white out to fill the pits, and I have some defogger kit to connect the bridges.
 

Rahminator

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I found a flashlight that worked and then I covered the connectors with white out and viola, the flashlight didn't work. To check, I scraped the white out off, and it worked again! White out it is.
 

ST4RCUTTER

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I only have two questions:

1. How hard will it stay.
2. How much heat can it take before it starts to break down?

This could be important...
 

Jeff7

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Might not be a good idea; white out is flammable. Not a good idea to use near a toasty processor core.
 

Rahminator

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I covered the bridges with tape if it helps anything. My XP 1600 (semi-succefully unlocked) is running at 1518 MHz (138x11) @ 36*C idle.
 

carmeo

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When white-out dried, it will be harden and it will not melt under 50 C. So i guess it is ok to cover the pit. Of course, at your own risk.
 

Smbu

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What do you mean by semi-successfully unlocked? You can't choose any multiplier you want?