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

[Christopher Kolp]

I'm not sure how much gas vs. outside air you'd get in the bag but I do know
that Nitrogen and other gasses are readily available from any welding supply
store.

-Chris


On 8/5/03 6:31 PM, "Andy Nicholl" <andy at andynic.eclipse.co.uk> wrote:

> 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