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  1. this thread has pictures - Tantalum Wet Capacitors, Axial & Through Hole

    Attached is a second PDF showing what the Axial and Axial Wet types of tantalum containing capacitors look like.

    I created this for my "pickers" to reference when dismantling equipment. I thought...
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    this thread has pictures - Tantalum Surface Mount Capacitor Pictures

    I put together an image for my "pickers" to reference on how to locate tantalum surface mount capacitors. I thought I might share it for those of you still interested in the subject. I have it here...
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    Actually PRC means Taiwan. I think so anyway. ...

    Actually PRC means Taiwan. I think so anyway. Generally speaking, stuff from Taiwan will be better made, as it has a very long relationship of production with the West.

    "Taiwan, officially the...
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    Not a worry friend. It's fixed now. The...

    Not a worry friend. It's fixed now. The internet gets "screwyer" all the time with scams and rip offs. No one was offended and it was taken with a bit of humor.

    Most likely the image service...
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    Indeed, we are all praying for you. I know what...

    Indeed, we are all praying for you. I know what it is like to scrap your A$$ off and figure you could maybe earn more at McDonald's! I spent 2 & 1/2 years on unemployment, got diabetes, kidney...
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    Lol, no, just poking a bit of fun at some of the...

    Lol, no, just poking a bit of fun at some of the higher value items here that he does not know what to do with.

    The modem card has gold fingers- that makes it valuable right there.

    The laser...
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    Actually, you are supposed to throw it all in a...

    Actually, you are supposed to throw it all in a box and ship it to me. I will provide free shipping even.

    Seriously though, some of that stuff has value and I note with interest the replies here...
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    While this is funny and poor Ms. Potato Head...

    While this is funny and poor Ms. Potato Head likely does not know she has a bug, I had a VERY similar bug in my boss’s machine once.

    We spent MONTHS build an awesome disaster recovery plan. My...
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    Wait, people will actually pay good money for a...

    Wait, people will actually pay good money for a VGA Video Card based on the old ISA slot????

    Geez, I recycle them things like leftover Easter candy! I need to look into this!

    Jeff
  10. Can I ask, what shape was the wire in? MANY...

    Can I ask, what shape was the wire in? MANY times I have gone to the scrap yard to buy project wire that was still useable. Sometimes it is still on the role nice and neat! Perhaps they are...
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    In my opinon, you would do far better to take...

    In my opinon, you would do far better to take that time and break down your old hard drives. Boards from hard drives are worth good money. Aluminum from the hard drive frame is worth 40 Cents a...
  12. Just a thought, but this gets to the heart of all...

    Just a thought, but this gets to the heart of all business. Getting out there and talking to people IS critical. Go to a local welding shop and ask to see the particular rods. I bet the company...
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    Thanks!!!!!

    Thanks!!!!!
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    Opportunity knocks!

    Hello Everyone!

    I am brand new as of today, my ignorance knows no bounds, so I hope I posted this in the right place! Read the rules, but still I am a bit unsure where this should go.

    In a...
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    Sorry, I am brand new here and trying to follow...

    Sorry, I am brand new here and trying to follow the rules, but I seem to keep putting stuff in the wrong places. Let me try it again and then just search by my username, TechJeff.

    Jeff
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    Well I suddenly find myself with truckloads of...

    Well I suddenly find myself with truckloads of computers to recycle! But check my other post in Lets talk business as it tells the whole story. The whole deal still has me wondering if maybe I am...
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    That's what I was thinking. A bit hairy to...

    That's what I was thinking. A bit hairy to setup, but could be used again and again and again. Then you would have two products to sell. Copper and steel. Or you can do like I did and think it...
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    Hello & Let's Talk E-Scrap

    Hello Everyone,

    Brand new here and I suddenly find myself thrown into the E-Scrap business. I really need to make connections, so please look for my other thread over in the "Let's talk business"...
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