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    Where do u get copper for the M1330 Copper Mod

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by 031247, Jul 27, 2008.

  1. 031247

    031247 Notebook Geek

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    well i wanna do this mod for my vostro 1310 which has a similar design wondering where i can buy copper sheets i have checked home hardware and home depot both have none.
     
    031247, Jul 27, 2008
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  2. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    ebay, there should be links to copper sources in the coppermod guide
     
    flipfire, Jul 27, 2008
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    imzomnia Notebook Evangelist

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    if you have tools and are handy, you can get a copper tube coupling and make it into a flat sheet. It's about $0.70 at home depot. Otherwise you can find a source from the copper mod link.
     
    imzomnia, Jul 27, 2008
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  4. paper_wastage

    paper_wastage Beat this 7x7x7 Cube

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    but u need to get it really perfectly flat (just a hint to the OP)..... i'd rather pay more to get a really (almost)-perfect piece of copper
     
    paper_wastage, Jul 28, 2008
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    imzomnia Notebook Evangelist

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    Making it a perfectly flat is very easy since the piece needed is very small.
     
    imzomnia, Jul 28, 2008
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