Lawrence OttRecently, my sim card stopped working in my cell phone. I wonder if it was the result of carrying my phone through a metal detector? Oops..
Upfront Techie@AvnSgt Little to no chance, that is the cause.
@uft I would hope not... It just comes to mind because of the field that some units produce to detect different materials. And, card stop working shortly after I had to pass through one.
@uft Also, you can correct me if I am wrong. But, I believe a SIM Card qualifies as flash media. There is a warning associated with flash media not to take it through a metal detector/scanner, as it may damage the device. Therefore, if this was the cause.. Then it is my fault for walking through the detector with device in hand.
@AvnSgt I just think that is a way for the vendor to cover his ass. Look at all the devices (cameras, notebooks, phones) passing the scanners at the airports.
@uft I believe that is why the mfg. placed the liability waiver and warning that damage may occur. Not will or can occur. But they use the term, "may occur."
@uft So, I guess the question to really be asked and solve is: what size and type of magnetic field would be needed to damage flash media? Maybe someone on YouTube will do that or has done that experiment?