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iw@ouija.demon.co.uk (iw@ouija.demon.co.uk) wrote:

>How long can you leave a mac switched off for before encountering
>battery problems etc. on restarting?
>Any other problems associated with macs being left off for prolonged
>periods of time?

The main one I've experienced (twice) is hard drives getting a 'vacuum
lock' effect. This means that they are unable to start spinning after a
period of disuse. I once had this happen after just two weeks of disuse.

The solution takes some courage but does work: drop the machine from a
height of about 10cm onto a hard surface!

ObDisclaimer: I take no responsibility for any damage you may do, including
but not limited to: your hard drive, other Mac components, your table, your
body when your wife discovers the dent you've put in the dining-room table.

Ben

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