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How to Pack a Computer for a Move

September 19, 2013 By A Very Moving Blog

packing computer for a move

Packing electronics can be tricky during a move. Computers hold some of your most valuable documents and information – not to mention all your games! We want to make sure your computer arrives at your new home in the exact same condition it left. Here are a few tips you should know when packing a computer for a move.

Back up your hard drive, especially important files.

Turn it off. Sounds simple, but you want to double check that it’s not just in sleep mode.

Unplug all the cords and tie them together. You don’t want to leave any cords behind!

Use the original packing, if you have it.

Use a separate box for your monitor.

Use the right size box. Too big and the computer might be jostled around during the move.

Use pink anti-static bubble wrap to carefully pad your computer in the moving box. Make sure the computer is snug in there!

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Comments

  1. James Harrison says

    September 23, 2013 at 2:26 am

    Also, whenever you are packing a PC click the photos of each connected cables from removing all plugs. So, that if you’ll forget something while re-connection images will help you.

  2. packing materials suppliers says

    September 25, 2013 at 9:00 am

    Packing computer and its accessories is quite a difficult task, you need to be very careful. Most important is backing up your data, as it is never easy to recover lost data, so it is better to take precautions in advance.

  3. TwoMenCanada says

    October 2, 2013 at 4:07 pm

    Yes, definitely! The first step is to always make a back up.

  4. Rob Wallace says

    October 28, 2013 at 11:51 am

    Using some bubble wrap around the keyboard can make a huge difference too. The keys themselves can become dislodged if there is nothing protecting them. Even a dry towel would do.

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