Don, Your reply about the toxic issue was very helpful. My dad also used to hold nails, screws, fishing lures, tiny tools, etc., in his mouth while working on things. I tend not to do that. ;-) It surprised me one day when I bought fishing bobbers for my nephew, and found a warning. Turns out there must be lead in tiny metal piece that attaches it to the line - and the state of California requires a declaration about such things causing cancer. Neither I, nor my nephew plan to chew on or otherwise ingest the bobbers. :-) I like warnings, but I also like to know exactly WHY the warning is there so I know how to be safe. Your info helps me understand that I can be perfectly safe working on my Pismo. I appreciate that.
On May 28, 8:22 am, "Don Zahniser" <[email protected]> wrote: > 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/
