15 Aug
1998
15 Aug
'98
6:29 p.m.
< Unfortunatly the subject line describes how a bunch of the PDP-11/03 boa
< that I got today came. What is the chance that they are operational?
Ok, I'll guess.
You got some PDP-11 board for an older 11/03.
They arrived wrapped in aluminum foil.
Are they any good?
Well, I don't know. However, wrapping them in foil is a excellent way
to protect them from static damage. REALLY! If they were good that
will insure they stay that way assuming no mechanical damage occurs.
Allison
15 Aug
15 Aug
9:35 p.m.
< Unfortunatly the subject line describes how a
bunch of the PDP-11/03 boa
< that I got today came. What is the chance that they are operational?
Ok, I'll guess.
You got some PDP-11 board for an older 11/03.
They arrived wrapped in aluminum foil.
Are they any good?
Well, I don't know. However, wrapping them in foil is a excellent way
to protect them from static damage. REALLY! If they were good that
will insure they stay that way assuming no mechanical damage occurs.
I guess that wasn't a very clear question, what can I say, I was in a bit
of a hurry when I typed that. Basically I was wondering if wrapping boards
in foil was as stupid as it sounded to me, or if it actually made some
sense. I guess based on the various answers it makes at least a little
sense.
Zane
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9:25 p.m.
On Sat, 15 Aug 1998, Zane H. Healy wrote:
I guess that wasn't a very clear question, what
can I say, I was in a bit
of a hurry when I typed that. Basically I was wondering if wrapping boards
in foil was as stupid as it sounded to me, or if it actually made some
sense. I guess based on the various answers it makes at least a little
sense.
Yes, wrapping PCB's in foil is one of the best ways to protect from static
damage (there's no aluminized layer to wear out), with the following
warning. Check the board first to make certain there are no batteries on
it. Lithium batteries can explode if they are shorted for more than a few
seconds.
Richard Schauer
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