Q: Storing an old emac
I have a 2002 vintage eMac that I am planning to donate to a local school. However I need to pack it up until schools starts. The box I have is not wide enough to simply place the computer in it but would work if I put it in with the screen side down.
Is there any reason not to do this for a couple of months? I will of course protect the screen from being scratched, but what about the innards of the computer? Will anything be harmed by its being placed in such a position?
Any advice will be much appreciated.
Posted on Jul 12, 2014 11:25 AM
Thanks, Allan, this is the kind of answer I was hoping for.
Funny you should mention the PRAM battery because I saw a reference to it in another post when I was searching for an answer to my question. To my knowledge that battery has never been replaced in my eMac, which means it has been good for 12 years. I did notice when I first turned it on again after not using it for a while that the date and time needed to be reset, but since I did that and have been using it (cleaning out my personal files and updating the software) it has not needed to be reset again. I guess, like many things, they don't make them to last any more.
I appreciate the links to locating and replacing the battery. I will take care of that before I donate the computer. Thanks again for your help.
Posted on Jul 12, 2014 12:12 PM