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    RF Radiation From Laptops ...

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by dtashley, Mar 23, 2009.

  1. dtashley

    dtashley Newbie

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    I've flexed my laptop a bit (monkeying around, trying to determine what the chassis might be made of).

    Is it possible to damage a laptop in a way where it emits harmful levels of electromagnetic radiation? Or are these things inherently safe and there is nothing you can do to make it emit harmful levels?

    For example, in addition to flexing, if I take it apart and forget to connect a shield or something putting it back together ...

    Thanks.
     
    dtashley, Mar 23, 2009
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  2. Dragunov-21

    Dragunov-21 Notebook Evangelist

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    You can break out the tinfoil hats if you like, but no, there's nothing to worry about.
     
    Dragunov-21, Mar 23, 2009
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  3. DetlevCM

    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Couldn't see why you want to worry....

    Wi-Fi is strong, but there is no shielding.

    So, don't worry.
     
    DetlevCM, Mar 24, 2009
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  4. ViciousXUSMC

    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    If there was anything to worry about its your cell phone, it emits the same kind of stuff and you put it right next to your head. Your laptop is not going to hurt you for sure.
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Mar 24, 2009
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  5. DetlevCM

    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Unless this has changed now - about 2 years ago Wi-Fi was as powerful as the main beam on a mobile phone mast - i.e. much more powerful than a cellphone.

    But: We don't see people dropping dead :D so don't worry.
     
    DetlevCM, Mar 24, 2009
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  6. ViciousXUSMC

    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    stronger in what way? I referring to radiation not signal strength. For all I know the laptop is worse in that too and thats what you meant but I do not care about radiation by my hands nearly as much as I do near my brain/ears/eyes.
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Mar 24, 2009
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  7. DetlevCM

    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Yes I refer to electromagnetic field strength.

    :)
     
    DetlevCM, Mar 24, 2009
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  8. jeffreyac

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    I came in for a tinfoil hat comment, and I was not disappointed... :)
     
    jeffreyac, Mar 24, 2009
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