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    disc drive lasers

    I scrap several computers a week and have always been curious but never asked. The warning lable on the drives warn about radiation exposure. Is there any real danger if it is not powered up? Also,is there any scrap or resale value to them?


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    Quote Originally Posted by Hurrikane View Post
    I scrap several computers a week and have always been curious but never asked. The warning lable on the drives warn about radiation exposure. Is there any real danger if it is not powered up? Also,is there any scrap or resale value to them?
    No scrap value I'm aware of, but if you have an ac to dc converter you can hook them up and burn stuff.

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    Quote Originally Posted by dherik View Post
    No scrap value I'm aware of, but if you have an ac to dc converter you can hook them up and burn stuff.
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    PM Easyrecycle he has a website and I believe he pays around .13 a lb for drives.. not sure tho.

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    For non working items

    Motherboards = $3.20 a pound

    Hard drives = $0.70 a pound

    Cd/floppy Drives = $0.15 a pound.

    Computer memory = $12 a pound

    Gold cord ends = $1.50 a pound

    Lithium-Ion = $0.85 a pound

    Nickel batteries = $0.43 a pound

    Computer fans = $0.13 a pound

    laptops (non working) = $5.00 each

    LCD screens = At this time we are not buying due to the market.

    Power supply's = $0.30 a pound
    That is from his posting, you'll have to contact him

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    Thanks for the info Mechanic.


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