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What parts of Apple's devices contain gold?
by Fundlab 11y ago
What parts of Apple's devices contain gold?
- rathish_g 11y agoWhat is your recovery plan?
- vdernov 11y agoPlenty of tutorials on YouTube using aqua regia. That's not the issue. The issue is having enough circuit boards on hand to make it worth it.
- shalmanese 11y agoHere's an example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhuwO8AjM7k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhuwO8AjM7k
- azazqadir 11y agoGold, silver or copper are used in electronic devices as a conductor. Your device should have one as well, whether in gold or silver, depends on the makers. But the quantity of the metal used might not be as much as you are thinking.
- gallerytungsten 11y agoGold is found on printed circuit boards and components, typically used to electroplate connectors, so that they won't fail due to corrosion.
- DonHopkins 11y agoI wish they made those tiny little round white stickers they have inside Apple products out of gold [1]. They keep getting wet and voiding my warranty. [1] http://www.ebay.com/itm/10x-Water-Damage-Warranty-Sensor-Indicator-Sticker-for-Apple-iPhone-3G-3GS-4-4G-/151115840004?hash=item232f34ba04:g:cHMAAOxydlFS8XuQ http://www.ebay.com/itm/10x-Water-Damage-Warranty-Sensor-Ind...
- madeofpalk 11y agoI'm not sure if sarcasm or not, but that's the point. If they got wet enough to 'trip', then enlighten damage could have been done to internal components to void your warranty anyway.