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Re:They Used To Last 50 Years by my_username_is_ on Sunday March 19, 2017 @10:49PM (#13911346)
The gelatin covering the board does serve a purpose--it helps with vibration, among other things. It's called a potting compound, and you'll find it around electronic components in other high-vibration applications (automotive, power tools, etc.)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potting_(electronics)

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Re:They Used To Last 50 Years by c3833174 on Monday March 20, 2017 @07:32AM (#13913224)
Don't know why LG does that when Miele only has a dedicated compartment containing the bare motherboard + service manual in plastic bag
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Re:They Used To Last 50 Years by masklinn on Monday March 20, 2017 @09:10AM (#13913815)
Potting is less expensive than designing an entire suspended/isolated container.
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Re:They Used To Last 50 Years by gcb0 on Tuesday March 21, 2017 @10:41PM (#13928102)
This is the subject of this thread. How much "less expensive" you get on a $3~4k machine where the competition is $500. To compare with well built machines going for $3~4k in the 50's
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