Snorting Monolithic Capacitors...

[austexdude]

So...I am ripping along, knocking off monolithic capacitors with a sharpened screwdriver and small hammer and the BAM...

One of those little suckers flew right up my nose and all the way back. I had to blow the thing out like a snot ball...Almost swallowed it.

Gloves...Check
Safety Glasses...Check
Nose Plug...Whaaaaaaaaat?

 

[lazersteve]

This is a prime example of where a simple cheap filter mask will save the day.

Working with any component level e-scrap it is important to keep the dust out of your airway, this includes random shrapnel. :lol:

Steve