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What are some consumer electronics you probably shouldn't tinker with? (lemm.ee)

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I came up with this question right after I wanted to take apart a microwave to see why it wasn't heating anything before I remembered that that's a very, VERY bad idea

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[–] Apytele 11 points 3 days ago

I was actually going to say microwaves, but specifically the thing where people use the parts to make those things where you can burn fractals into wood. They look super cool but apparently if you brush up against the wrong component your heart just stops.