Playstation 3 Dismantled

A scientist, dismantles the Sony PlayStation 3 game console in an independent laboratory for hazardous and toxic components. Tests proved positive for a number of hazardous chemicals and materials. The electrical contacts on the printed wiring board (PWB) of the hand controllers for the PS3 contained beryllium. The motherboard - the main printed wiring board (PWB), from this console contained a high level of bromine, indicating the presence of brominated flame retardants (BFRs). The fans also contained high levels of bromine.

Unique identifier: GP03R35

Type: Video

Shoot date: 30/11/2007

Locations: Devon, Europe, Exeter (Devon), United Kingdom

Credit line: © Greenpeace

Duration: 33s

Audio format: Mute

File size 51MB

Ranking: ★★★★ (E)

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Toxics Analysis on Games Consoles

The Xbox 360, Playstation 3 and Nintendo Wii are tested in an independent laboratory for hazardous and toxic components.
Tests on all three consoles proved positive for a number of hazardous chemicals and materials. The printed wiring boards (PWB) of the XBox 360 and Wii were found too both contain bromine and the electrical contacts on the printed wiring board (PWB) of the hand controllers for the XBox 360 and PS3 contained beryllium. Wii console contained a number of hazardous chemicals and materials, including PVC and brominated flame retardants. The motherboard - the main printed wiring board (PWB), from each of the three consoles contained a high level of bromine, indicating the presence of brominated flame retardants (BFRs). The fans from all three consoles contained high levels of bromine.

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