Laptops and cold tempratures

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pfbmgd · #1 Post by **pfbmgd** » Fri Nov 03, 2006 7:35 am

I have to leave my laptop in the car for several hours at a time .The temprature drops to -25 celcius sometimes . Will the cold weather damage the LCD ?I am not planning on using it in that temprature .How long do I wait before using it after it has been in that cold temprature .

masterus · #2 Post by **masterus** » Fri Nov 03, 2006 8:14 am

Hi

Usually you have to wait about 45min to not damage your laptop

Regards

Miller88 · #3 Post by **Miller88** » Fri Nov 03, 2006 8:19 am

I was wondering the same thing. As long as we allow the laptop to climatize, it won't hurt anything being in sub-freezing temps?

I was actually considering leaving my laptop running (just idle) in the trunk of the car to keep it warm.

#4 Post by **JaneL** » Fri Nov 03, 2006 8:26 am

I have seen an LCD that was damaged from leaving it in a car overnight, but that was a while back. I don't remember what model TP it was any more.

steveg47 · #5 Post by **steveg47** » Fri Nov 03, 2006 8:39 am

Lenovo/IBM should have specifications on the lowest safe storage temperatures. I wouldn't take any chances. IBM says and I quote "Do not store your computer where the temperature is below 5° C or above 35° C (41° F and 95° F)." http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site. ... WIK-3X4GSR

own6volvos · #6 Post by **own6volvos** » Fri Nov 03, 2006 10:45 am

LCD's and HD's are not forgiving at lower temps. If you want to use a laptop that low, buy an extreme Panasonic Toughbook that includes warmers for both lcd and hd when under certain temps. Even then it still might get damaged if you leave it off in the cold climate for too long.

I have a few old calculators and other LCD equipped devices that have bled out when exposed to overnight stays in car in the cold WI winters.

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