laptop in a fireproof safe

[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.

 

[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.

 

[Liver]

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.

very true, great suggestion

 

[ShellGuy]

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.

 

[The Linuxator]

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.

I think you should check out this video thank me later.

 

[mickles]

Video link broken

 

[The Linuxator]

Originally posted by: mickles
Video link broken

Fixed.

 

[The Linuxator]

The video link is at the bottom of the article.

 

[aigomorla]

yup its broken. :X

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

<3 thinkpads

 

[The Linuxator]

Originally posted by: aigomorla
yup its broken. :X

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

<3 thinkpads

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>

 

[BurntCpu]

thanks for the suggestions . you guys rock

 

[amphibious]

Putting a laptop in a fireproof box is probably a lot safer than putting a laptop in a fire.

 

[BurntCpu]

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::|

 

[BurntCpu]

ahh are these things like Silica Gel packs or is it an actual bag u wrap things in.

 

[piasabird]

Why do you want to put a laptop in a safe?

 

[Wuzup101]

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.

 

[BladeVenom]

Calcium Chloride is often used for absorbing water.

 

[Mark R]

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.