Laptop screens toxic?

[MidiGuy]

I've encountered a few broken laptop screens in recent months, and I've been wondering - are laptop screens toxic in any way when broken?

Thanks!

-Midi

 

[MidiGuy]

Anyone?

 

[corkyg]

Most of today's laptops use Thin Film Technology (TFT) that is backlit. I am not aware of any toxic materials involved in that. This site may have more info. Good question!

TFT

 

[jschuk]

The flourescent tubes in LCDs are the same thing as the flourescent lights above your head. I think those bulbs contain phosphorous, which is irritating to the skin. I am guessing I have handled around 150 broken screens in past year or so and I haven't had any problems... cough cough, oh my fingers burn.... just kidding