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Old computer...what would you do with it ?

MohawkAngel

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CD reader + DVD reader

I have a shed outside where i store all my tools and mechanic stuff so I was thinking about removing it from the case and screw it to the plywood wall.

What would you do instead ?
 

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Take the magnets from the HDD at least. :D
 
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Ive been in your situation afew times. Old computers use too much juice for their power. Best off donating it or throwing it :)

Sorry.
 

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Instead of donating i will use it as car mechanic computer . hheh Put a wireless card even if its an old B i dont mind. Will be useful when my hands are diry and im stuck with wirings i dont know ;)
 
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Instead of donating i will use it as car mechanic computer . hheh Put a wireless card even if its an old B i dont mind. Will be useful when my hands are diry and im stuck with wirings i dont know ;)

It should work! Heck, I use a 486 sx in my alingment machine!
 

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I installed a single fog light coming from my old car bolted to a beam with tilt adjustable and a 120mm 12v fan plugged on an old car battery. When I enter the shed i flip the switch fan and yellow beam light goes on ;)
 
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use it for f@h at least, Or WCG. Thats Basically All Its Good For These Days...
 

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donate it to some museum..
 

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Use it as a door stop for the shed !
 
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