How to get Free Gold! Gold finger removal. Gold recovery part 1

Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through the process of recovering gold from electronic waste, specifically focusing on removing gold fingers from RAM chips and PCI cards. These methods are beginner-friendly and serve as the first step in gold recovery, which can lead to further refining processes later on.

Step 1: Gather the Necessary Materials

Before you start, ensure you have the following items:

• Old electronics (RAM chips, PCI cards, etc.)
• Tin snips or a vise with a wooden block
• Glass jar for collecting gold fingers
• Safety gear (gloves, goggles)

Step 2: Remove Gold Fingers from RAM Chips

Method 1: Using Tin Snips

1. Identify the RAM chips you want to process.
2. Use tin snips to cut as close to the gold fingers as possible.
   • The circuit board is surprisingly easy to cut.
3. Collect the gold strips and place them in your glass jar.

Method 2: Using a Vise and Wooden Block

1. Take a 2x4 piece of wood and cut a slit to fit the width of the gold fingers.
2. Position the RAM chip above the slit, aligning it with the gold fingers.
3. Press down to snap off the gold fingers.
4. Collect the pieces and add them to your jar.

Step 3: Remove Gold Fingers from PCI Cards

1. Identify the PCI cards (e.g., USB cards, modem cards) that have gold fingers.
2. Repeat the above methods (tin snips or vise) to remove the gold fingers from these cards.
3. Ensure you place the removed gold fingers into your glass jar for collection.

Step 4: Collect Other Gold-Plated Items

• Look for additional sources of gold, such as:
  • Old phones (touchpads often have gold plating)
  • Motherboards (especially around the processor slots)
• Use the same techniques to extract gold fingers from these items.

Step 5: Dispose of Remaining Materials

• After removing the gold fingers, do not discard the leftover materials.
• You can sell the remaining boards to e-waste recycling companies or online platforms like eBay, as they may still contain usable gold.

Conclusion

You have now learned how to effectively remove gold fingers from electronic components using simple tools. This is just the first step in the gold recovery process. As you gather more materials and become comfortable with safety precautions, you can explore further refining methods. Happy scrapping!