A method for assessing metal vapor arcing risk for a component is provided. The protection device is formed of a semi-rigid translucent material having a plurality of access openings permitting both a physical and visual inspection of the notebook computer lateral portions when secured therewithin. The apparatus transmits a broadcast signal based on the received signal. Impregnation of the fibrous materials with the binder material occur in-situ as the uniformly mixed materials are heated and subsequently compacted in the mold to obtain the desired shape of the fiber-reinforced composite part.