I'm not sure how much gas vs. outside air you'd get in the bag but I do know that Nitrogen and other gasses are readily available from any welding supply store.
-Chris On 8/5/03 6:31 PM, "Andy Nicholl" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Chuck, I would be concerned that the LCD screen assembly might not like > being put under a heavy vacuum. You may be better to fill the bags with > nitrogen or even helium, whichever is easier to get hold of. > > Try inserting a bit of tubing connected to a gas cylinder into the bag and > letting it run for a few minutes to blow the bag up big with the gas. Let > it sit for 10 minutes or so for the gas to diffuse into the innards, and > then squash it flat and seal quickly). > > Pop in a silica gel sachet as you suggested before filling it with the inert > gas. > > Best of luck - I wouldn't have thought that they would appreciate _that_ > much in value! > > Cheers, > > Andy ---------- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Need help from a real person? Try. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ---------- Dr. Bott | 10/100 Ethernet for your 2400 is finally here! MPC-100 | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/mpc100.html> RoadTools $30 PodiumPad available at Apple retail stores, $20 Traveler CoolPad at Staples. Both in white for iBooks at <http://roadtools.com> Midwest Mac Parts ][ <http://www.midwestmac.com> After-market parts for Macs. ][ 888-356-1104 ][ MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only $879! Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com>
