Can anyone tell me, is the magnetic field strength of a magnetic screwdriver strong enough to harm any electronic components? I am also wondering if it may be a problem only if one comes close to a circuit when it is powered up, by disrupting currents (or shorting leads...which is not due to the magnetic property...). Genny Gibbard (mailto:[log in to unmask]) "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped" Elbert Hubbard --------------------------------------------------- Technet Mail List provided as a service by IPC using LISTSERV 1.8e To unsubscribe, send a message to [log in to unmask] with following text in the BODY (NOT the subject field): SIGNOFF Technet To temporarily halt or (re-start) delivery of Technet send e-mail to [log in to unmask]: SET Technet NOMAIL or (MAIL) To receive ONE mailing per day of all the posts: send e-mail to [log in to unmask]: SET Technet Digest Search the archives of previous posts at: http://listserv.ipc.org/archives Please visit IPC web site http://www.ipc.org/contentpage.asp?Pageid=4.3.16 for additional information, or contact Keach Sasamori at [log in to unmask] or 847-615-7100 ext.2815 -----------------------------------------------------