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    Putting a laptop on storage for a long time

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by silentivm, Dec 29, 2011.

  1. silentivm

    silentivm Notebook Guru

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    Hello,

    Firstly, I haven't found an adequate forum for this, so I guess it's OK to post here.

    I would like to know what are the best procedures for keeping a laptop on storage (about 2 months), specially with regards the battery: should I store it with a fully charged battery or is better to empty it?

    Thanks.
     
    silentivm, Dec 29, 2011
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    tilleroftheearth Wisdom listens quietly...

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    Charge it to 40% (easier to dis-charge to 40% actually...).

    Remove it from the notebook.

    Place in sealed plastic bag (ziplock...) with some dried packets of silica gel.

    Do the same with notebook: if you have a plastic bag (sealable) that is big enough: wipe it clean - let dry and place in sealed bag with a few packets of silica gel.

    (How do you know that the silica gel packets are 'dry'? Simple: put them in the oven at about 180 F for about an hour).

    Good luck.
     
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  3. silentivm

    silentivm Notebook Guru

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    This sounds good. Thanks!
     
    silentivm, Dec 29, 2011
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