On 5/28/10, Nestamicky wrote: >On 23/05/10 11:13 AM, wren wrote: >> Someone else noted something about exposure to toxic stuff when >> installing the screen - from those who have worked on Pismos, is this >> just hype, or have I reason to be concerned? >Hype. Look, I've opened these so many times, I can't count. And I do >think that too much has been made of what it actually involves. But if >you have not done it yet, well, I suppose. But the toxic stuff is hype. >And I don't recall using thermal paste. Yes, the machine still runs.
The only reason I used thermal paste on my Pismo was a 'worry' that after 10 years, the 'rubber' spot may have taken a 'set', and not conform to the surface of the processor chip as closely as it should. As far as toxicity is concerned: Yes, electronic devices as old as the Pismo probably contain Lead-based solder, and screws that are plated with Cadmium, and perhaps other toxic metals in various places. Just don't store them in your mouth* while working within the device, wash your hands afterward, and there should be no worries. * not wholly in jest - My dad used to hold nails and screws between his lips while working on projects. Not the best of practices! - Don -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Books, a group for those using G3 iBooks and PowerBooks (we run a separate list for G4 'Books). The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To leave this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g-books Support for older Macs: http://lowendmac.com/services/
