[Duo2400] Idea's Wanted For Long-term Laptop Storage

[Andy Nicholl]

Chuck, I would be concerned that the LCD screen assembly might not like
being put under a heavy vacuum.  You may be better to fill the bags with
nitrogen or even helium, whichever is easier to get hold of.

Try inserting a bit of tubing connected to a gas cylinder into the bag and
letting it run for a few minutes to blow the bag up big with the gas.  Let
it sit for 10 minutes or so for the gas to diffuse into the innards, and
then squash it flat and seal quickly).

Pop in a silica gel sachet as you suggested before filling it with the inert
gas.

Best of luck - I wouldn't have thought that they would appreciate _that_
much in value!

Cheers,

Andy

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Andy Nicholl
Dunfermline, Scotland
fax: 0870 130 4955
email: andynic at bigfoot.com
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-----Original Message-----
From: Duo/2400 List [mailto:DuoList at lists.themacintoshguy.com]On Behalf
Of Chuck
Sent: 05 August 2003 23:15
To: Duo/2400 List
Subject: [Duo2400] Idea's Wanted For Long-term Laptop Storage


I have a number of duo's which I no longer use. They're worth more to me
than I could
probably sell them for. So, I'm thinking about storing them for five or 10
or so years
just to see what the future may bring in terms of use, interest and value.

I plan to remove the PRAM batteries, detach the cells and store them in a
corrosion
resistant container. I'm sure replacement cells will be available when I it
comes to
restart the units. I'll do the same with the regular batteries.

My questions is, how would you go about storing the laptops? I'm considering
placing
each laptop into a vacuum sealer bag along with some moisture absorbing
packets usually
found with new electronics. I'm thinking that the removal of air should mean
no
moisture and no corrosion.
What other idea's might I consider?
Chuck