Is It Safe To Turn On A Newly Shipped PC??

momentusx3 · Nov 17, 2017

Hi! I just purchased a new computer from BestBuy and had it shipped to my house. It sat in a truck overnight (in cold weather, around 30 degrees F during the night) and was just delivered to my house. My father mentioned it's possible that if I turn it on too soon after receiving it, it could short something out. I was wondering if it was true, and if I should do anything special before turning it on when I get off of work. (I apologize if this is in the wrong category)

R_1 · Nov 17, 2017

should not be an issue. if the system was shipped in a retail package it will have a moisture absorb-er inside and that will prevent any damage that could occur do due to high humidity/condensation as the temperatures change.

to be doubly sure unpack the computer and leave in ambient for an hour, then turn on. allow it a little time then turn on, the heat it generates will take care of the rest

Dark Lord of Tech · Nov 17, 2017

Wait a couple of hours before you turn it on , let it get up to the ambient temperature of the house. Condensation could cause a serious failure if turned on right away.

mjslakeridge · Nov 17, 2017

Maybe even open up the side panel of the case and place a small room fan pointing in that direction to get some room temperature air inside.

momentusx3 · Nov 17, 2017

@ R_1 would it help to have the side panel off when letting it reach room temperature??
@ SR-41 Thanks!

One way or another, I plan on unboxing it tonight after I get off, I just wanted to get some input on the situation.

Dark Lord of Tech · Nov 17, 2017

I usually take it out of the packaging all of it and let it warm up to room temperature for a couple of hours , to reduce the risk of condensation damage.

R_1 · Nov 17, 2017

as Mjslakeridge said the side panel and a fan would expedite things.

the little moisture packs that should come with the system can be left on the bottom of the PC during the drying process and until you are sure its dry.

Dark Lord of Tech · Nov 17, 2017

I wouldn't use a fan.

momentusx3 · Nov 17, 2017

Alright,, thanks for the info!

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