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dr.walrus
01-06-2011, 11:17 PM
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What happens if you do it while the computer is running?

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Who is going to test this for us?
x88x
01-06-2011, 11:26 PM
Easy, it sits there until you take it out again.

Oooh, you mean with the microwave on as well? :P

There would be much sparking, and probably not much else going on. Also, if you jury-rig the door open while it's running so you can have the cables running out, make sure you're nowhere near it....or within line-of-sight...or...yeah...
dr.walrus
01-06-2011, 11:59 PM
i wanna know what the computer does. I reckon it'd just bluescreen...
billygoat333
01-07-2011, 12:28 AM
if it was linux it would probably be just fine. lol
DrkSide
01-07-2011, 12:36 AM
You ask the question. You must test it. End of story.

:pics: (and Video)
StormRider
01-07-2011, 01:50 AM
I don't know about having it running, but this answers the first question
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bUyp00RvTw
Diamon
01-07-2011, 07:48 AM
Most likely there will be a spark somewhere that will ruin a connector, chip, etc and the computer would just lock up the same way as if you pulled the C-drive while the computer was running.
mDust
01-07-2011, 11:50 AM
Most likely there will be a spark somewhere that will ruin a connector, chip, etc and the computer would just lock up the same way as if you pulled the C-drive while the computer was running.

If one of the arcs grounds to a connector, the mobo will be done in addition to the HDD. The magnetron will likely be toasted as well if it's allowed to keep running.
Mark_Hardware
01-07-2011, 01:48 PM
1bUyp00RvTw
dr.walrus
01-07-2011, 02:25 PM
I WANT TO SEE IT CONNECTED dammit
StormRider
01-07-2011, 07:38 PM
and fry a whole computer?-plus whatever is killed by the radiation leaking out hole for the PSU cable? that WOULD be fun
dr.walrus
01-07-2011, 08:15 PM
you're starting to see the point now
mDust
01-08-2011, 10:32 AM
The metal must have been shaped just right. I honestly expected more arcing than that. They should have put it closer to the walls...


you're starting to see the point now

They should just take the door completely off and point the microwave at any electronics they find in the house! ...or take out the magnetron and remove all of its shielding!! Make us a video dr.walrus.
Blibbax
01-08-2011, 10:54 AM
Anyone want to donate a netbook, then?
dr.walrus
01-08-2011, 11:00 AM
The metal must have been shaped just right. I honestly expected more arcing than that. They should have put it closer to the walls...



They should just take the door completely off and point the microwave at any electronics they find in the house! ...or take out the magnetron and remove all of its shielding!! Make us a video dr.walrus.

Fill a balloon with petrol, attach a piece of tin foil, place in microwave...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNX4z-JvbjU
Diamon
01-08-2011, 12:22 PM
They should just take the door completely off and point the microwave at any electronics they find in the house! ...or take out the magnetron and remove all of its shielding!! Make us a video dr.walrus.

Actually that wouldn't do anything at all :)
The waves will scatter too much in an open environment to case any damage. Mythbusters has tested this by aiming the magnetrons of a dozen microwaves at the same spot... and nothing happened.
mDust
01-08-2011, 04:11 PM
Actually that wouldn't do anything at all :)
The waves will scatter too much in an open environment to case any damage. Mythbusters has tested this by aiming the magnetrons of a dozen microwaves at the same spot... and nothing happened.

Damn! You just ruined my life...what do I have to live for now?!?