Moving Computers and Other Electronics
The original carton and packing materials are always best for safeguarding any type of computer or home electronics equipment. However, if you're like most people and have long since thrown away the original packaging, you can wrap components (e.g. receiver, compact disc player, videocassette recorder) separately inside clean plastic garbage bags to protect them against dust and dirt, and then pad them with newsprint or bubble-wrap. For anyone who still uses a stereo turntable, secure the tone arm, remove the needle and tighten the turntable screws.
Carefully pack the item in a sturdy carton that has been lined with newsprint or styrofoam "peanuts". Securely seal the carton and mark the outside of the box to indicate that the item inside is "Extremely Fragile". It also helps to label boxes "This side up".
Likewise, your personal computer (PC) and printer require special attention. Disconnect wires attached to movable hardware such as a modem or mouse and "park" your PC by inserting a blank floppy disk into the disk drive. Detach paper holders/feeders from printers and wrap monitors and other hardware as you would other home electronics.
It's a good idea to "back up" all files on your hard drive by copying them onto a disk(s), tape, CD-ROM etc., and keep them in your possession en route to your new residence. Next, look for a command to retract, or "park" the disk heads on your hard drive.
If you have a floppy drive, cut out a square of cardboard the size of your floppy disks, slide it into the drive slot, and close the drive. Be sure not to pack disks or cassettes near magnets, such as those on your stereo speakers.
Consult your PC user manual for any additional instructions relative to your particular equipment. You may wish to consider transporting sensitive electronic or computer equipment yourself rather than entrust its delivery to a moving company.
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