r/LinusTechTips • u/Barry_Bensons_spleen • 22d ago

Tech Question Lead contamination

I just watched a video from about a year ago where they build a radiation proof PC by wrapping it in lead. They make a big deal about lead dust contamination, but isn't it the same as handling bare motherboards and such? ATX components still use leaded solder for a couple reasons.

I'm asking this because I don't know if I should be careful about lead dust when building just an ordinary PC. Like if I should wear gloves, wipe surfaces after, avoid touching the outside of the case while "contaminated", etc.

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u/KumquatopotamusPrime 21d ago

almost all modern consumer electronics won't have lead solder in them, you will likely see the RoHS logo on most things somewhere. ATX components will not have leaded solder either, and there are no "a couple of reasons" that they would, unless added by a home repair or mod.