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3. or condensation?
Sun Feb 3, 2019, 03:26 PM
Feb 2019

You did not give details, but my guess is you had it in the cold and brought it into a warm place without sealing in a plastic bag first. If that is the case, you likely suffered from condensation - moisture is the enemy here. (cold on it's own should not hurt it)

Maybe putting it in a container with silica gel or alot of rice days for a few might do the trick - at least worth a try.

I have always made sure with any electronics or camera to seal in a plastic bag when bringing the item in form the cold. watch what happens to a persons glasses when they come in from extreme cold and you can see how moisture will condense due to the temp change.

COMPUTER DIED FROM COLD [View all] angstlessk Feb 2019 OP
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Draw a hot bath and soak it. If color returns, slowly administer a nice hot toddy. yonder Feb 2019 #2
or condensation? consider_this Feb 2019 #3
HANDYMAN HUSBAND keithbvadu2 Feb 2019 #4
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