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Computers and their monitors may contain some of the following harmful elements: polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), cadmium, radioactive isotopes, chromium, dioxins, and Mercury. This is why it is always advisable to dispose waste computer gadgets responsibly.

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Computer components contain many toxic substances, like dioxins, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), cadmium, chromium, radioactive isotopes, and mercury.

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I've noticed that the cases can be quite sharp on my most sensitive parts.

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(There are more than listed) capacitors, inside of screen, crf, loose wires

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Lead, mercury and cadmium.

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