Low temperatures affect the operation of electronic devices

Ambient temperature, as well as heating and air conditioning, can affect the operation of electronic devices, such as cell phones, cameras, laptops, among others.

Moving from a warm environment to one with a very low temperature could cause the smartphone not to turn on, to mention the device most used in daily life. But the effect could be greater if due to the cold in open spaces moisture enters the internal elements, causing condensation or corrosion.

As an initial protection measure, it is recommended to carry the smartphone in a cloth cover that allows it to be kept at an adequate temperature for proper operation. On the other hand, it is also recommended, when changing the environment, to wait a few minutes for the device to adapt naturally and then turn it on.

Sudden temperature changes can have a high impact on these devices. “Going from the cold outside to an interior where the heating is very high” is a very common example. This action, which is normal for the user, could generate problems in the medium and long term, and even irreversible damage, due to “sulfation and corrosion,” according to PcComponentes experts.

A simple tip to warm up the equipment is to warm it up with your own hands before turning it on, and to prevent it from restarting on its own or simply not loading data and applications correctly, or affecting battery performance.

In the case of computers, both office and home laptops, their internal components are highly sensitive to low temperatures. Batteries, hard drives, for example, must be extremely careful of shocks between high and low temperatures, whether natural or artificial.

M.Pino

With information from Europa Press and other media specialized in technology

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