On 12/15/2013 16:21, Michael Hennebry wrote: > > the yellow stuff looks suspicious. It's a kind of strain relief. Without that flexible glue, dropping the computer could snap those caps off at their base. Since this is the sort of thing that occasionally happens to computers in shipping, computer manufacturers try to make sure their machines can withstand a few of these sharp shocks. After all, damage in shipping is damage during the warranty period, and the shipping companies are a PITA to get insurance money out of. > The darkness near the smaller yellow spot indicates my inability > to position both the camera and the light the way I wanted them. That's why I mentioned reflectors and bounce cards among my photo advice.