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[dbemowsk]

Where else can you find a magnetic reed switch for a mere $1??

I snag mine from old junk laptops from work.  Doesn't cost me a dime.    But I agree, you can't beat it for a buck.    Another place to look for cool electronics and parts is goodwill.  People throw away the darndest things and they get sold C H E A P. 

Dan B.

[dave w]

Where else can you find a magnetic reed switch for a mere $1??

I snag mine from old junk laptops from work.  Doesn't cost me a dime.    But I agree, you can't beat it for a buck.    Another place to look for cool electronics and parts is goodwill.  People throw away the darndest things and they get sold C H E A P. 

Dan B.

O-o-o-h, I'm listening. But where do they use reed switches in a laptop? Top open/closed sensor?
Speaking of people throwing stuff away. About five years ago Bose had a bad run of 5 volt regulators in their Wave Radio's. The current rating was marginal and a lot of regulators lasted until well after the warranty. Many owners just tossed/donated them when they went .  I read several internet postings about electronic hobbyists picking them up for a song and having a $300 Wave Radio for the cost of a 7805 at Radio Shark. I keep checking Goodwill....

Sorry about stealing this thread, but I thing the E5 - C6 thing has been solved anyway.

[dbemowsk]

O-o-o-h, I'm listening. But where do they use reed switches in a laptop? Top open/closed sensor?
Speaking of people throwing stuff away. About five years ago Bose had a bad run of 5 volt regulators in their Wave Radio's. The current rating was marginal and a lot of regulators lasted until well after the warranty. Many owners just tossed/donated them when they went .  I read several internet postings about electronic hobbyists picking them up for a song and having a $300 Wave Radio for the cost of a 7805 at Radio Shark. I keep checking Goodwill....

Sorry about stealing this thread, but I thing the E5 - C6 thing has been solved anyway.

The reed switches I am getting are out of Apple iBook laptops.  The do hapen to be for the open/closed sensor.  In some models, mostly the 14 inch models, the reed switch is in the LCD panel casing.  On the 12 inch models it is under the top plastic. 

Dan B.