long-term storage and case plastics drying out

[Chuck]

I'm thinking it might be a good idea to back off on screws to release tension on the
plastics.
I also like the idea of using Armour All to help protect the plastic.
I'm sure five years would be the max time I could wait before deciding I just had to see
if the duo still works. :-)
Increased value isn't something I'd be looking for. It's more like I simply love my duo's
and don't want to see them lost as useful laptops.
Chuck

Date: Tue, 5 Aug 2003 19:15:33 -0400
Subject: [Duo2400] long-term storage and case plastics drying out
From: Leigh Honeywell <leigh.honeywell at utoronto.ca>
Message-Id: <B6CE8F16-C79A-11D7-A85A-000393B9104A at utoronto.ca>

I don't know how to fix this, but I think if nothing else you're going
to have trouble with the case plastics drying out.  This happened with
my trusty old PB170, requiting a complicated repair involving aluminum
and lots of bolts.

What to do to fix it?  On that point I am lacking in clue.  But I'm
guessing it'll happen, so any thoughts, listers?

-Leigh