Instead of making up possible solutions, why not just go with the one known solution that Nikon actually employs. I have done this a dozen times and it works perfectly.
a) Order new CF card form Nikon's Parts department. You can do this over the phone: 1-310-414-8107.
The part number is 1F998-181. About $20 plus shipping.
Nikon will send you a brand new, never used part.
b) replace old CF card PCB with new part.
Sorry to seem sarcastic in my response, but I am a bit amazed to hear people making up possible solutions! Production cameras are standardized- you do not need to hack/bend/crunch/distort anything in them to return them to normal- just call for the proper part and replace it. Advising someone to put a screwdriver in between the CF card pins is not great advice, especially if you have never done it to that particular camera before!
Don't forget to employ standard anti-static practices.