Where to look for PM in a minolta copier

[bigdyo90]

Its an old one possibly late 80s or early 90s. Just wondering where to look for pms in the parts once I dissamble?



Thanks,
Big D

 

[patnor1011]

I would say that you get hundred times more from steel, aluminium and copper from that copier than any precious metals in there. The only place what comes in mind will be on boards and check cables - pins maybe plated.

 

[macfixer01]

I would say that you get hundred times more from steel, aluminium and copper from that copier than any precious metals in there. The only place what comes in mind will be on boards and check cables - pins maybe plated.

I would agree with Patnor. I've found Japanese boards especially from office equipment to be very low in gold content. Most of the internal board connectors and cable ends you'd expect to see gold plated are usually not.

macfixer01