Will hot or cold temperatures damage electronic equipment?

[plifter]

I have some unused electronic stuff that I want to put in storage but my storage building is not climate controlled. Any idea if this is OK?

 

[Kano]

I have some unused electronic stuff that I want to put in storage but my storage building is not climate controlled. Any idea if this is OK?

what is it normal heat wont but the cold can crack alot of thing in a storage shed if you live in a cold climate area can get really cold

 

[Mr. dB]

Extreme temperatures are bad for these kinds of things.

So are sudden changes in temperature. For example, if you leave your laptop in the trunk during a snow storm, then bring it inside and fire it up on the hearth, water could condense on it.

 

[plifter]

I think I'm going to do it anyway. The items aren't worth a lot of money and I really need to get some clutter out of my apartment.

 

[needtogetaas]

depands.

 

[Saintinistic]

heat and moisture are the main enemies.

 

[needtogetaas]

heat and moisture are the main enemies.

moisture is enemie #1 in my book.less were talking about pussy.

 

[GoldenDelicious]

so long as the changes in temperature arent too rapid, then there isnt much of a problem. if you rapidly and continuously increase then decrease the temp of electronics, sometimes expansion cracks some of the circuits and you get problems

thats mainly for small electronics though (computers, radios etc). macro stuff like fans, lights etc arent so sensitive. if anything just put whatever it is in a box.

 

[Sub-Zero]

depands.

wow what a helpful answer

 

[UA_Iron]

depends on how robust the component design and circuitry are.

 

[megamania500]

As long as you keep everything dry, all should be fine. Actually, electronics work better the colder it gets. Thats why scientists get electronics stuff real cold to see what their ultimate performance is, like getting integrated circuit chips to absolute zero as they run them.
The hotter electronics get, the more problems you will have. That's why computers need fans, and why stuff like stereos and cable boxes have louvers, so the heat can escape.
But if you stuff is just sitting around without you powering any of it up, just make sure you keep it dry. Then the temps shouldn't affect them.