Greasy hands and circuit boards do not mix at my station

I watch coworkers munch on burgers while handling avionics units and it's a sure way to get dirt in the systems. Oil from food can ruin touch screens and attract dust that blocks airflow. Keep your snacks for the lunch table away from the bench to avoid costly clean-up jobs. It just takes one spill to fry a board and set back a whole project.

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zara_murphy4510d agoMost Upvoted

Honestly those small bits of grease add up over time. Seen plenty of keyboards get sticky keys and trackpads stop working smooth from what looks like "just a quick snack".

phoenix_martin4010d ago

You said a little care goes a long way, but come on, is it really that bad? People eat over their laptops and phones all the time and most of them work fine for years. I've spilled coffee near my keyboard and just wiped it up, no big deal. Maybe some work stuff is super sensitive, but for regular things, are we just being too paranoid? What's the worst minor spill you've seen a device actually survive?

xena31610d ago

This isn't just a work thing, it's everywhere. People eat over their gadgets at home too and wonder why they break. A little care goes a long way.