Besides family members, electronics may be some individuals’ prized possessions, especially considering the financial investments made in purchasing electronic devices. So, it is understandable that protecting your computers, televisions, stereo systems, video game consoles, etc., is extremely important when embarking on a move. Precautions must be taken to ensure a successful and safe move with these prized possessions.
Step #1: Pre-Move Logistics
• Backup Files: Backing up your files on an external hard drive or the cloud may already be a habit. However, if it is not, be sure and make it a priority before you begin moving your electronic devices.
• User Manuals: If you are unfamiliar with proper connecting and disconnecting procedures, make sure you locate the user manuals for your electronics and keep them handy pre- and post-move.
• Remove peripherals: Make sure you take out CDs, jump sticks and pack away all the remotes and batteries so you can find them later.
• Insurance: Consider investing in insurance if moving particularly valuable electronics. When using 1-800-PACK-RAT, flexible insurance plans can help protect your container contents during your move.
Step #2: Packing Your Electronics
• Pictures: Take pictures of the back of the electronics where the wires connect. This will come in handy when connecting them at your new destination.
• Boxes: If you have the original boxes, this is an ideal way to transport your devices. Take your time when packing each piece. You’ll be glad you invested the time to preserve each piece of equipment.
• Labels: Label or color-code each wire with its device and the input it connects to for ease of setup.
• Wrap Wires: Wrap up wires neatly and place a zip tie around the bundle to avoid a tangled mess—place in Ziploc bags and label.
• Wrap Devices: To eliminate dust getting inside devices, wrap in linen or clean paper or consider taping all corners of the box to seal it. Never use newspaper because the ink may stain plastic and screens.
• Anti-Static Bubble Wrap: This should be the most popular item in your packing arsenal when packing up electronics. Monitors and television screens need extra love. Consider using blankets and bubble wrap and then adding an extra layer of cardboard cut to the size of the screen.
Step #3: Storing Your Electronics
• Climate-Sensitive: Keep electronic devices sensitive to moisture, cold, or extreme heat safe from the elements when moving or storing them. 1-800-PACK-RAT offers weatherproof storage containers and climate-controlled storage facilities to help protect your devices.
• Tape Boxes: Securely tape boxes closed to help prevent dust from entering.
• List All Items: Create an inventory list of electronics being stored and clearly label each box to know where your items are in storage.
Safely move your valuable electronics with ease! By considering these steps for preparing, packing, and storing your electronics, you will significantly reduce the risk of damage. Enlist the professionals at 1-800-PACK-RAT for all your moving and storage solutions! When you make us your storage company, we will deliver a portable storage container to your home. You can keep it on-site for as long as you need it, or have it delivered to a new home or kept in one of our nationwide and secure storage facilities for short- or long-term storage.
Whatever your moving and storage needs may be, 1-800-PACK-RAT makes it simple!