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[RJ]

So, my original Xevious is in an uninsulated, unheated garage since I got it 3+ months ago. With a Minnesnowta winter moving in, & the week-old snow dumping we got, I'm concerned about it's well-being. My local expert says it'll be OK if I dont play it (startup would be rough on the 30 yr old innards) & I threw a blanket over it but I'm having doubts.

Other than getting over two 8" steps & a negotiating a couple tight turns, I think this could be a 1-man job.

Any advice? Will it survive a cold winter w/ another couple blankets on it? Or should I get it in the house ASAP?

Edited by RJ, Fri Dec 17, 2010 11:40 AM.

[rmaerz]

I don't see how old circuit boards would not be susceptible to freezing temps...move it inside. I can't even find someone to fix my Donkey Kong boardset...imagine what you may run into trying to find someone to fix a Xevious boardset.

[RJ]

IT'S IN!!!

A scary moment as it slid down 6 carpeted stairs 99% by itself on its back (the switch is mostly recessed), I was on the higher end (top) maintaining a hold. Everything seems OK, some consensation on the inside of the glass panel. Other than that, how long do I let it warm up to room temp?

[rmaerz]

RJ, on Fri Dec 17, 2010 1:38 PM, said:

Other than that, how long do I let it warm up to room temp?

The whole time!

It doesn't matter what temperature it is it's always room temperature

[RJ]

No I mean it's been outside for 3 months & cold for about 6 wks, I took the back panel off to check inside & it was cold inside. So should I wait like an hour, 2 hrs, all night or what?

[R.Cade]

24 hours or so should acclimate it.

Edited by R.Cade, Fri Dec 17, 2010 2:03 PM.

[RJ]

Oops, Ive been playing now for 45 min. Got my 2nd alltime high score. I'll have to leave it alone once the family gets home.

& I removed the glass panel & wiped the condensation off it & the screen. Black border on the panel needs touching up but thats a project for another day.

Edited by RJ, Fri Dec 17, 2010 3:35 PM.

[schuwalker]

No you're alright storing in cold temps. I have many in a storage shed right now in fact! The only word on caution is any games that have painted glass marquees and bezels! Definitely pull those before storing them away.....

[RJ]

Heh now you tell me... anyway, it's in for good now & not moving until I get some help- not getting back up those carpeted steps myself...down's easier than up.

[Crazy Climber]

One of the main things people forget about storing games in an unheated garage is that you invite mice to make new homes and "borrow" important wires/etc.. I honestly can not count how many games I have bought that have sat in garages here in MN for years and have had severe mouse damage.

[RJ]

Yeah I thought about that too. though we had quite a mouse de-infestation a couple yrs back, set a couple traps in the attic & caught several. I havent heard them scratching around yet this yr though.