Weatherproofing a laptop

[JBilderback]

> 
>>Probably the best bet is to put it into a completely sealed box and then put
>>a sun shade over it.
> 
> 
>     I wouldn't put it in a completely sealed box, that would cook it.
> Put it in a little shelter like they use for weather instruments. They
> have a roof with a large enough overhang all around to shade it and
> then the walls are vented -- white-painted wood slats at an angle so
> rain can't get in but air flows  freely. Cheap and easy to build or
> you can buy them. Like these:
> 
> http://www.rickly.com/MI/InstrumentShelter.htm
> 
>    But I would put more overhang on the roof.
> 
> 

I'd be worried about humidity/moisture if you do this. It seems 
likely you'd get condensation on the machine.... and if made it as 
far as the motherboard or even connectors, problems would soon follow.