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USB Memory stick and freezing temperatures

Workshopshed
Workshopshed over 1 year ago

My car has an in built sat nav and to update it there is a process that involves copying some very large files onto a USB stick and sticking that in the slot in the car. The car needs to be running whilst updating.

I've a long trip (for which I don't need maps) coming up so I left the memory stick in the car overnight so I don't forget it.

But

The temperatures here are dropping to -4°C over night.

So my question is. Will this cause me any problems for the memory stick? Don't intend on repeating this regularly so it is a one off.

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  • Workshopshed
    Workshopshed over 1 year ago +6
    Quick update. The memory stick worked fine and the maps were updated on route. By the time we hit the new road the car knew about it. Saved us a 20 minute detour which we'd done on the previous two trips…
  • misaz
    misaz over 1 year ago +4 suggested
    Most probably it will work well. All flash chips which I have seen as far has working range set to standard -40 to 85°C. Possible very high humidity was the worse enviromental factor, I think.
  • cstanton
    cstanton over 1 year ago in reply to Workshopshed +4 suggested
    Even in a sealable bag there may already be elements of moisture, and moisture is your enemy here for when it melts, especially with condensation. If you can put in pre-dried silicone pellets sachets…
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    0 Workshopshed over 1 year ago

    Quick update. The memory stick worked fine and the maps were updated on route. By the time we hit the new road the car knew about it. Saved us a 20 minute detour which we'd done on the previous two trips.

    Will definitely use some drying crystals if I need to store electronics in the car for long periods.

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    0 Workshopshed over 1 year ago

    Quick update. The memory stick worked fine and the maps were updated on route. By the time we hit the new road the car knew about it. Saved us a 20 minute detour which we'd done on the previous two trips.

    Will definitely use some drying crystals if I need to store electronics in the car for long periods.

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