Thursday, December 20, 2007

Can LCD screens really freeze in the cold?

At some point everything freezes, it's simply a matter of dropping the temperature low enough for the molecules to almost stop moving. LCD screens are no different, but the paste-like liquid inside does not freeze at the same temperature as water and can survive in even lower temperatures then 32 degrees Fahrenheit. At the same time, LCD's are not only a liquid-like substance inside but they are electronics, and like most electronics and liquids it will react to the heat and cold. The basic rule for LCD screens is that you treat them with care and try not to leave them in extreme temperatures.

Sources:
Tyson, Jeff. "How LCDs Work"
HowStuffWorks. 12,20, 2007 http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/lcd.htm

Putman, Pete. "Flat-Panel Monitor Myths and Urban Legends"
StudioDaily. 7, 1, 2005. 12, 20, 2007 http://www.studiodaily.com/main/technology/issues/5196.html

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