[muglo] Re: How strong is a Time Capsule case?

  • From: Dean Danis <dean_danis@xxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <muglo@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Sun, 25 Mar 2012 17:17:05 -0400

The Time Capsule case would probable support the weight, but I wouldn't block 
the upper vents. Those Time Capsules run really hot and the power supply may 
burn out if any of the vents are blocked.

Dean Danis 
519-494-8639
90 Caprice Cr.

London Ontario

N5V 3M2



> Date: Sun, 25 Mar 2012 13:23:18 -0400
> Subject: [muglo] How strong is a Time Capsule case?
> From: leithriver@xxxxxx
> To: muglo@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> CC: dougbale@xxxxxxxxxx
> 
> Doug, I suggest looking in the usage precautions section of the Time
> Capsule and iMac manuals. In November 2011, I purchased a La Cie CD
> burner.  I emailed La Cie to find out if it was OK to put objects on top
> of the drive, such as a usb hub or usb thumb (jack) drives.  The rep said
> no because the objects could cause the drive to overheat due to the
> magnetic field created (or words to that effect).  He said this was
> explained in the manual.
> 
> Leith
> 
> >
> >From: Doug Bale <dougbale@xxxxxxxxxx>
> >Subject: [muglo] =?windows-1252?Q?How_strong=92s_a_Time_Capsule_case=3F?=
> >Date: Sun, 25 Mar 2012 13:10:33 -0400
> >
> >I'm trying to consolidate the clutter on my desk. Does anyone know
> >whether it's safe to stack a 21.-inch iMac on top of a Time Capsule? They
> >weigh 20.5 pounds (9.3 kilograms).
> 
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