Moving Computers
Most people worry that their valuable baby, yes, their computer will be damaged during their move. Thankfully, its simple to transport your computer. Here's some basic tips from your friends at Movers Index.
1. Save Your Important Files
While this tip seems obvious, you would be surprised how many people forget to do this. Yet, this is one of the most important steps to ensure a successful move. A useful way to locate your most important files is to keep them with your program disks (operating system software, business software, and of course games!). It would be wise to keep these disks in a secure box.
2. Cables and Wires
Remember what it was like to plug-in all of those cables in the back of your computer when you bought it? What a nightmare. However, this time, we're going to make it easy for you. Our advice is simple and effective.
When you are about to disassemble your trusted computer, have by your side masking tape and a pen. As you un-plug each wire, write on a little piece of masking tape what each wire is for and simply wrap it around each individual plug. That way, when you move-in and run to plug-in your computer, it should be a piece of cake!
3. The Monitor and Printer
Of course in a perfect world, all of us would save the original boxes that our monitor and printer came in because they are the most effective boxing method for moving your monitor and printer. If you have your original monitor and printer boxes, you're in luck! Simply place your them in their original boxes, around their protective Styrofoam shields and firmly tape the box up.
For the other 99% of us who did not save them, not to fear. Simply purchase appropriate sized boxes, along with a good insulator that absorbs the 'wear and tear' of moving, such as bubble wrap or Styrofoam balls. Once in place tape the boxes and they are ready to move.
4. The Computer Tower
It's come to this. We know it and you know it. Your computer tower is the life-blood of your computer world. Should anything happen to your precious tower...we don't even want to go there. Relax!!! Have no fears my friend. Let us take you through the proper steps to ensure you that when you arrive at your new home, all will be well with your tower.
Just like your monitor and printer, if you have the original box, you have just found the best moving box for your tower. Simply place your tower back into its box, within its original Styrofoam housing, tape the box up, and you are ready to go!
Again, for the other 99% of us who did not save it, we will take you through this easy process. Your computer tower contains several computer cards that are inserted into its motherboard. Do not worry. Proper packing will ensure a safe delivery to your new home. Your tower should be packed upright. After purchasing a proper size box and insulation material, make sure that your tower is completely surrounded (bottom, left side, right side, top) with insulation. This should keep your tower safe and sound for the duration of the move.
5. Miscellaneous
Joysticks, mouses, keyboards, etc. All of your computer gadgets and associated materials should be placed in one box so you do not have to worry about where to find any of these important items. Same routine. Find an appropriate sized box and proper insulation material for safe moving. All boxes should be labeled with a permanent market indicating its contents.
1. Save Your Important Files
While this tip seems obvious, you would be surprised how many people forget to do this. Yet, this is one of the most important steps to ensure a successful move. A useful way to locate your most important files is to keep them with your program disks (operating system software, business software, and of course games!). It would be wise to keep these disks in a secure box.
2. Cables and Wires
Remember what it was like to plug-in all of those cables in the back of your computer when you bought it? What a nightmare. However, this time, we're going to make it easy for you. Our advice is simple and effective.
When you are about to disassemble your trusted computer, have by your side masking tape and a pen. As you un-plug each wire, write on a little piece of masking tape what each wire is for and simply wrap it around each individual plug. That way, when you move-in and run to plug-in your computer, it should be a piece of cake!
3. The Monitor and Printer
Of course in a perfect world, all of us would save the original boxes that our monitor and printer came in because they are the most effective boxing method for moving your monitor and printer. If you have your original monitor and printer boxes, you're in luck! Simply place your them in their original boxes, around their protective Styrofoam shields and firmly tape the box up.
For the other 99% of us who did not save them, not to fear. Simply purchase appropriate sized boxes, along with a good insulator that absorbs the 'wear and tear' of moving, such as bubble wrap or Styrofoam balls. Once in place tape the boxes and they are ready to move.
4. The Computer Tower
It's come to this. We know it and you know it. Your computer tower is the life-blood of your computer world. Should anything happen to your precious tower...we don't even want to go there. Relax!!! Have no fears my friend. Let us take you through the proper steps to ensure you that when you arrive at your new home, all will be well with your tower.
Just like your monitor and printer, if you have the original box, you have just found the best moving box for your tower. Simply place your tower back into its box, within its original Styrofoam housing, tape the box up, and you are ready to go!
Again, for the other 99% of us who did not save it, we will take you through this easy process. Your computer tower contains several computer cards that are inserted into its motherboard. Do not worry. Proper packing will ensure a safe delivery to your new home. Your tower should be packed upright. After purchasing a proper size box and insulation material, make sure that your tower is completely surrounded (bottom, left side, right side, top) with insulation. This should keep your tower safe and sound for the duration of the move.
5. Miscellaneous
Joysticks, mouses, keyboards, etc. All of your computer gadgets and associated materials should be placed in one box so you do not have to worry about where to find any of these important items. Same routine. Find an appropriate sized box and proper insulation material for safe moving. All boxes should be labeled with a permanent market indicating its contents.
