okay im going on a trip tonight, my brother is driving. We are going skeeing. I have some work i would like to get done, its optional tho. I was wondering if having my laptop sit in a car for 2 hours will harm it. The weather tonight will stand around 15 degrees.
I do care for my laptop as it has cost me alot of money. 2 grand to be specific because i like my games :-)
2007-01-29 03:43:12 · 8 answers · asked by Josh The Computer Kid 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
Condensation is your problem.
Your computer may work fine at 15 degrees, but it will rapidly warm up and moisture will appear. It may be a light fog or it may actually form visible droplets of water. This may happen on your screen and/or underneath your keyboard.
That being said, I've never had a problem with any such condensation. But it does happen, and your computer will get wet.
2007-01-29 03:50:17 · answer #1 · answered by MinstrelInTheGallery 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well generally it's the heat you need to worry about (like letting it sit in the car for 2 hours in the dead heat of summer). But in this case, I'd be more worried about condensation creeping into your laptop. Water + electronics = not good. If you have a really good case for it (well padded) then it may be ok for just 2 hours, but I would definitely let it sit in room temperature for a little while before booting it up.
By the way, my laptop cost about 2 grand too. So I can definitely relate to your concern.
2007-01-29 03:49:57 · answer #2 · answered by Angie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simplest rule of thumb, if you cant not stand the cold, chances are your laptop won't either. Every laptop will come with a manual which will tell you it's operating temparature. If you dont have a manual, google the model as most manufacturers will have the manual online.
2007-01-29 03:52:49 · answer #3 · answered by ishawon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are using it in the car than it is fine. Remember the screen is and LCD meaning liquid crystal display. Very cold temperatures can really destroy a screen.
2007-01-29 03:47:50 · answer #4 · answered by Just Bored!! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The colder the better. Performance will be better if operated in the cold. Moisture in the form of condensation is your enemy.
2007-01-29 03:53:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no it shouldnt hurt it but before you turn it on make shure the room you are in is warm this should help from anything going wrong
2007-01-29 03:47:18 · answer #6 · answered by damcmichael 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its should be fine. It might mess with your display and Battery. But once its warm up it shoudl be fine
2007-01-29 03:49:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no but wrap it in bubble wrap just in case it get damaged
2007-01-29 03:48:11 · answer #8 · answered by rover45662001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋