Should I try RMAing my 1.133 I fried?

[ShOfiXti7218]

:rolleyes:
I definitely destroyed my CPU. Its definitely MY fault. I tried soldering the bridges (DUH!), actually connected them properly... too bad I cooked the CPU in the process. Then I ran it w/o a Heatsink/Fan for a few seconds to make sure it was dead.

There were 2 "VOID IF REMOVED" stickers on the CPU. One that I had to take off to expose the L1 bridges, the other one on the bottom, which turned brown after I ran it w/o HSF.

I'm sure the store I bought it from won't take it back (these guys know their stuff), but should I try to get a replacement from AMD?

I figure its not that "unethical" since the cost of the CPU pays for the money they spend on research and NOT production. And since I already supported them by buying AMD's for my work and my home, I don't think its THAT immoral.

Lemme know fast, 'cause I gotta outbid the guy that's getting it for $10 off ebay in a couple hours.

[Bender]

Try to RMA it you have nothing to lose. Someone here did an RMA on a 900 "I think" Athlon and recieved a 1g AXIA from amd. Just explain your problem and you might get lucky.

[Jon]

I agree...nothing to lose, everything to gain.

I may have a bad mindset in that matter too because, frankly, as much money as I spend on all these manufacturers I feel I should at least get a replacement if it's somewhat less than me actually "trying" to break it. I know you didn't mean to kill it as I never meant to kill any of the products I have.

IT'S NOT MY FAULT THEY BREAK...I'M A VICTIM! Haha...

[Newbie_Doo]

This is a joke, right?

[Colin]

You fried it, you own it. Take it like a man and be responsible for your actions. Step up to the pump and buy a new chip. How would you like it if you owned a business and people damaged an item they purchased from you and then asked you for a new one? Think about it.........

[Despotes]

Originally posted by Colin
You fried it, you own it. Take it like a man and be responsible for your actions. Step up to the pump and buy a new chip. How would you like it if you owned a business and people damaged an item they purchased from you and then asked you for a new one? Think about it.........


Exactly. It's your fault. Be honest and responsible. Not many people are nowadays. Too many people thinking only of themselves.
Don't deceive yourself by justifying your actions to ease your conscience. Do the right thing, you'll feel good you did afterwards. :D

[Strobel]

Originally posted by Despotes



Exactly. It's your fault. Be honest and responsible. Not many people are nowadays. Too many people thinking only of themselves.
Don't deceive yourself by justifying your actions to ease your conscience. Do the right thing, you'll feel good you did afterwards. :D



words to live by...

[macklin01]

If it simply died in normal use, even while moderately overclocked with proper measures and not overvolted, I'd be inclined to say RMA it.

However, as you actually soldered the thing, and then ran it without a heatsink, you shouldn't even be thinking of it. Soldering it wasn't the greatest thing to do and fell far out of line of proper usage. Running it without a HS just to make sure it was dead was as intentional as it gets. You might as well run it over with an H2, because that's the sort of intent you demonstrated.

Better luck on the next one. Fortunately, these CPUs aren't very expensive, so you aren't losing much on this one.

Take care -- Paul

[Buhammot]

How many wrongs does it take to make a right? First of all, i dont think that they will notice the solder marks on the chip. They may even bypass the other brown sticker on there. Now, as read my the booklet of the retail AMD chips:

"AMD warrants that the AMD microprocessor contained herein and which has a "qualifying" serial number, when properly installed and used, will be free from defects in material and workmanship and will substantially conform to AMD's publicly available specifications for a period of three (3) years after the date the AMD microprocessor was purchased."

More from the booklet:

"This Limited Warranty does not cover damages due to external causes, including improper use, problems with electrical power, accident, neglect, alteration, repair, improper installation, or improper testing."

[L337 M33P]

Did the forum goof or did someone actually bump a 2 year old thread?

[Brunt]

Just for anyone else.

No.

[OC Detective]

Did this thread just pop out of a time warp? What gives?

[Hurk]

LoL! That's hilarious.

[macklin01]

LOL, now I feel like a complete moron. I did a particular search, saw the thread with August that piqued my curiosity, and my weary eyes didn't notice the years. And I was wondering why we were talking about a 1.133 ... :rolleyes:

Look like moving on to the forums after a day of thesis editing is more dangerous than I thought!!

Sorry, folks! Aside from being a fun hypothetical, nothing to see here, move along! ;) -- Paul

[whitehat_optix]

who bumped the old thread?

[dippy_skoodlez]

I just wanna know what he did afterwords lol...

[macklin01]

Mea culpa. Sorry, folks! No more late-night posting for me! ;) -- Paul

[Ozzman]

Originally posted by ShOfiXti7218


Lemme know fast, 'cause I gotta outbid the guy that's getting it for $10 off ebay in a couple hours.

DAM i knew ebay was fixed ;) LOL