Wrapping Boards in Foil

From: Zane H. Healy <healyzh_at_ix.netcom.com>
Date: Sun Aug 16 01:35:23 1998

>< Unfortunatly the subject line describes how a bunch of the PDP-11/03 boa
>< that I got today came. What is the chance that they are operational?
>
>Ok, I'll guess.
>
>You got some PDP-11 board for an older 11/03.
>They arrived wrapped in aluminum foil.
>Are they any good?
>
>Well, I don't know. However, wrapping them in foil is a excellent way
>to protect them from static damage. REALLY! If they were good that
>will insure they stay that way assuming no mechanical damage occurs.

I guess that wasn't a very clear question, what can I say, I was in a bit
of a hurry when I typed that. Basically I was wondering if wrapping boards
in foil was as stupid as it sounded to me, or if it actually made some
sense. I guess based on the various answers it makes at least a little
sense.

                        Zane
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