Do not let this happen to you.
During the colder months, it’s important to keep in mind that cold objects entering a warm, moist environment (like your home or workplace) will become damp with condensation. As liquid exposure of any type can void your warranty and result in costly repair, it’s vital that you keep your electronic gear safe.
If at all possible, do not keep your notebook, or other electronic gear in the car overnight in the cold. If you find yourself with a moisture-covered device, the first thing to do is turn it off and remove the battery.
Legendary data recovery firm, Drive Savers, notes that this exposure to hard drives is particularly serious: “Cold weather can wreak havoc on temperature-sensitive hard drives used in computers, game consoles, MP3 players and video recorders. Condensation buildup on the drive platters and frozen components can lead to drive failure and data loss. So if you check out AV equipment from ITC please do not leave them in the car but bring them into the house.
