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laptop in a fireproof safe

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BurntCpu

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I was wondering if a laptop can be stored in a sentry or other
fireproof safe, without potential damage.

Don't know if this is the same principle, but I stored 2 computers
at a storage facility without climate controll 2 years ago and both
motherboard died within a week of removal from storage. Maybe do
to condensation. thanks in advance.
 
If you are worried about possible excess humidity in a sealed environment, you could use a desiccant bag. Try your local gun store, they have the same problem with guns in gun safes.
 
Originally posted by: BladeVenom
If you are worried about possible excess humidity in a sealed environment, you could use a desiccant bag. Try your local gun store, they have the same problem with guns in gun safes.
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very true, great suggestion
 
What you have to remember is that fire proof isn't waterproof. and you could just use silica bags or damp rid if the safe is large enough.



Will G.
 
Originally posted by: BurntCpu
I was wondering if a laptop can be stored in a sentry or other
fireproof safe, without potential damage.

Don't know if this is the same principle, but I stored 2 computers
at a storage facility without climate controll 2 years ago and both
motherboard died within a week of removal from storage. Maybe do
to condensation. thanks in advance.
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I think you should check out this video 😉 thank me later.
 
yup its broken. :X

But that is a pretty crazy story. Melted, soaked, thrown, and still powering up.

<3 thinkpads
 
Originally posted by: aigomorla
yup its broken. :X

But that is a pretty crazy story. Melted, soaked, thrown, and still powering up.

<3 thinkpads
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Damn it It was working now i can't get it , I'l have to do some digging around.
<Arnold> I'll be back</arnold>
 
Was researching prices on desiccant bags. they are
not cheap haven't found one the size of a laptop;
but, I could only imagine the price. :disgust::|
 
You could easily make something to remove moisture from the safe (similar to those silica packs) if you have access to a chemical supply store. 🙂
 
Most 'fireproof' domestic safes don't actually protect against high temperature - they only prevent papers or other flammable materials from catching fire.

Typically what happens is that the walls of the safe contain vials full of water. In the event of a fire the water starts to boil and turn to steam. This helps prevent the heat from entering the safe - however, the steam will be vented into the chamber of the safe, before exiting through vents.

In the event of a fire, the safe will fill with steam, potentially reaching a temperature of 200F or more. Paper will not combust in these circumstances - however, sensitive equipment (like laptops) or data storage (like CDs or backup tapes) will almost certainly be severely damaged.

If you aren't concerned about fire protection - there are no real issues to be aware of. Climate control should affect a laptop. Similarly, in the absence of fire, there isn't likely to be excessive humidity in a safe that could cause problems. No harm in sticking a few pouches of silica gel in, if you're really worried though.

I suspect your motherboard failures were due to chance - although there is a phenomenon where old capacitors can tend to age faster when left unused, than when in use.
 
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