disc drive lasers

[Hurrikane]

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?

[dherik]

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.

[KzScrapper]

No scrap value I'm aware of, but if you have an ac to dc converter you can hook them up and burn stuff.

Back in the day it was with a magnifying glass and the sun, now lasers. Too funny!

[Dru702]

PM Easyrecycle he has a website and I believe he pays around .13 a lb for drives.. not sure tho.

[Mechanic688]

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

[Hurrikane]

Thanks for the info Mechanic.