HP Forum Archive 01

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I am a collector and was wondering...... Message #1 Posted by Steve on 30 Oct 1999, 5:58 p.m. If i have a Hp42S stored away, will it spoil after a while. And, also, do i store it with or without batteries

Re: I am a collector and was wondering...... Message #2 Posted by Les Bell on 30 Oct 1999, 9:26 p.m., in response to message #1 by Steve Remove the batteries! Otherwise they could (will) leak, causing corrosion damage to the contacts and other areas in the battery compartment. Best, --- Les [http://www.lesbell.com.au]

Re: I am a collector and was wondering...... Message #3 Posted by Kevin on 31 Oct 1999, 12:57 a.m., in response to message #1 by Steve Not much to spoil. Store like any other piece of nice electronics. Avoid: temperature extremes, direct sunlight, excessive humidity. Always store without batteries. You are usually safer storing securely boxed, but not in a soft case (some of the case linings come apart with age). Inside an airtight bag with dessicant pac is good if you live somewhere really humid.

Re: I am a collector and was wondering...... Message #4 Posted by DaveC on 31 Oct 1999, 4:46 p.m., in response to message #3 by Kevin You should however power the machine up maybe yearly to keep the polarised components in good condition. (electrolytic caps mainly).

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