{"id":22767,"date":"2014-02-07T09:15:36","date_gmt":"2014-02-07T15:15:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/?p=22767"},"modified":"2014-05-22T13:21:46","modified_gmt":"2014-05-22T18:21:46","slug":"dont-leave-your-electronics-out-in-the-cold","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/22767-dont-leave-your-electronics-out-in-the-cold\/","title":{"rendered":"Don\u2019t Leave Your Electronics Out In The Cold"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8794\" alt=\"Globe-Blizzard\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/Globe-Blizzard.png\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/Globe-Blizzard.png 300w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/Globe-Blizzard-120x120.png 120w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/Globe-Blizzard-284x284.png 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/Globe-Blizzard-190x190.png 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/Globe-Blizzard-120x120@2x.png 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Much of the country has become all-too acquainted with a relentlessly frigid villain this winter that goes by the name of\u2026 <a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2014_North_American_cold_wave\">polar vortex<\/a>. Even saying it can send a chill down your spine.<\/p>\n<p>But the polar vortex hasn\u2019t just reminded us that we need to look out for our friends and family members during cold weather. It\u2019s also reminded us that <strong>we need to protect our other loved ones \u2013 our tech devices<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve left your devices exposed to extreme cold for even relatively short amounts of time, it&#8217;s always advised to let them come to room temperature before use. This also goes for items that have been newly delivered in below freezing temperatures \u2013 as tempting as it is to put them to use immediately.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>And while we\u2019ve detailed on the OWC Blog how hard drives can be <a href=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/3495-dont-let-the-cold-put-a-chill-on-your-hard-drive\">adversely affected<\/a> by cold weather and condensation, other hardware components can be affected, too. For example, Lithium-based batteries, which are found in many electronic devices should not be charged at temperatures below 32\u00b0 F. If done so, irreversible plating of metallic lithium can occur on the anode. And batteries with lithium plating can be more vulnerable to failure if exposed to stressful conditions like vibration. This can lead to potentially dangerous malfunctions, and worse yet, <strong>damage caused by usage in harsh temperatures is typically not covered by warranty<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, we recommend keeping your beloved devices safe from cold conditions all together to prevent potential damage so you\u2019ll be able to enjoy your devices during the glorious polar vortex-free spring.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Much of the country has become all-too acquainted with a relentlessly frigid villain this winter that goes by the name of\u2026 polar vortex. Even saying it can send a chill down your spine. 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