How To Pack Computers
Computers and Related Equipment — Be sure you back-up your hard drive before packing.
Pack in original boxes when available.
When original packaging is not available, do the following:
- Use strong, corrugated boxes.
- Place protective padding, blanket or crushed paper on the bottom of the box.
- Tape pieces of paper together to create a sheet large enough to wrap the item.
- Wrap item and fasten with tape.
- Fold the ends and fasten with tape.
- Place in box.
- Repeat for the next item.
- Place in box with some distance between the items.
- Pack the box with ample crushed paper or padding to prevent the items from touching.
- Wrap cords separately, label them to identify usage and put between the padded equipment and the box.
- Cover with crushed paper.
- Close and seal the box.
- Put a Fragile label on the box
