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    Does anybody know what typeface is used in this image?

    Well, that certainly makes me feel silly. Thank you four hundred and twenty times over.
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    Does anybody know what typeface is used in this image?

    Scoured all the popular font sites and can't seem to find it. Link to image: http://imgur.com/1KhEO
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    Redirect smartphone users to WAP site by default; yea or nay?

    With a link to the full site on the resulting WAP site, of course. I'm curious of everybody else's feelings on the situation. I don't think there's a right or wrong answer. -/Drewcifer
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    Solve this problem with reflow?

    Good idea, I'll let her know tomorrow. Thanks, -/Drewcifer
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    Solve this problem with reflow?

    well that doesn't sound like much fun =P. Are they just using crappy solder? What causes it to die again?
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    Solve this problem with reflow?

    So I got the machine back together and everything seems to be working fine. I ran Furmark in stability test mode for 20min and it stayed at an operating max of 61c without the shims. I'm very appreciative of everybody's willingness to help throughout this process as I learned a great deal and...
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    Solve this problem with reflow?

    It has a heatsink like the F500 that is shared between the CPU and GPU.
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    Solve this problem with reflow?

    Hey folks, Looks like the reflow worked! I have a functioning screen. I only turned it on for a brief second, as I have some copper shims coming later today and don't want to risk overheating the GPU again. I'll post back with a video of it running furmark... Provided everything holds up :)...
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    Solve this problem with reflow?

    I'm terrified of lingering toxins, I try to intentionally expose myself to only one or two sources. -/Drewcifer
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    Solve this problem with reflow?

    Compaq Presario F700 I intend on being quite careful. I just ordered a temperature gun, but it won't be here in time for the project. Some of the videos I watched showed practicing distance, temperature, and duration on a piece of solder first... figured I'd give that a go. -/Drewcifer
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    Solve this problem with reflow?

    Tin-foil and a heat gun doesn't count as a proper station? :) Well that's that, I suppose. -/Drewcifer
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    Solve this problem with reflow?

    Not thinking I'll have any luck with the reflow then, Lorien? F -/Drewcifer
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    Web Developers/Designers...

    jQuery for sure. time = saved. and if you use it within reason it degrades nicely
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    Solve this problem with reflow?

    Which is obviously not lacking, so I'm gonna have to agree with you that reflow is the next best option. Thanks for your help folks, I'll repost how it went. If it turns out well I've got a stockpile of dead cards that may need nothing more than a new fan after this. I see myself spending too...
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