[Asiaplay]

Yes - that makes sense... make a backup of any file before you change it (and of any changed ones in a separate folder on your pc / laptop).
Also make a back up of your store before doing reinstalls (or make sure you only do a skin update / reinstall only - not a full reinstall).

Easiest of course to ftp these files to your laptop and store them there.

Cheers, Asiaplay