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 ----------------------------------------- Andy Nicholl Dunfermline, Scotland fax: 0870 130 4955 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------------------ -----Original Message----- From: Duo/2400 List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Chuck Sent: 05 August 2003 23:15 To: Duo/2400 List Subject: [Duo2400] Idea's Wanted For Long-term Laptop Storage I have a number of duo's which I no longer use. They're worth more to me than I could probably sell them for. So, I'm thinking about storing them for five or 10 or so years just to see what the future may bring in terms of use, interest and value. I plan to remove the PRAM batteries, detach the cells and store them in a corrosion resistant container. I'm sure replacement cells will be available when I it comes to restart the units. I'll do the same with the regular batteries. My questions is, how would you go about storing the laptops? I'm considering placing each laptop into a vacuum sealer bag along with some moisture absorbing packets usually found with new electronics. I'm thinking that the removal of air should mean no moisture and no corrosion. What other idea's might I consider? Chuck ---------- 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>
