How to Pack Your Electronics Before a Move

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How to Pack Your Electronics Before a Move
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• Its common knowledge that fragile objects, like
  glass objects, are vulnerable during a move. Its
  less known that electronics are also vulnerable
  during this time. Because of this vulnerability,
  electronics must be properly packed and protected
  before you move. To ensure your precious devices,
  like your laptops, tablets, and TVs arent
  damaged during transport, use some of the tips
  below.

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Pack Electronics in Three-Ply Cardboard Boxes and
Anti-Static Bubble Wrap

• Its ideal to pack your electronic devices in
  their original packaging, but if it isnt
  available, three-ply cardboard boxes and
  anti-static bubble wrap is the next best thing.
  Beyond the boxes and bubble wrap, you will also
  need pens, paper, and tape. Three-ply boxes are
  highly recommended because theyre the sturdiest.
• Anti-static bubble wrap should be used to pad
  the bottom of the boxes instead of used to wrap
  devices.

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• Wrapping an electronic device in any bubble
  wrap, could damage the screen. Instead, wrap
  devices in blankets and place them on the bubble
  wrap padding. Fill in any gaps in the boxes with
  paper or more bubble wrap. This will prevent your
  electronics from moving while theyre being
  moved. The tape is needed for simply sealing the
  boxes lengthwise, while the markers can be used
  to give the boxes a fragile label.

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Disconnect Cables and other Components

• Important components and cables should be
  removed and/or disconnected from electronic
  devices before theyre packed. Batteries, cables,
  ink cartridges, etc., should be removed from
  printers, televisions, game consoles, and all
  other electronic devices, then bagged, tagged,
  and labelled.

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• Make sure you put all the components and
  connections for a device in their own bag with a
  label that specifies what device they belong to.
  Use small tags as labels to also specify where
  each cable or component belongs on a device. Wrap
  the cables with bag ties or elastic bands to
  prevent tangles. They can be placed in the boxes
  with their respective devices, but make sure
  theyre stable before sealing.

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Use the Original Packaging

• If there was ever a reason to keep the original
  packaging for electronic devices, having to move
  them one day is the best reason. Packing your
  devices into their original boxes is the safest,
  more convenient way to transport them. Its
  especially safe if you use the original foam
  protection many electronic devices are packed
  with.

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• These foam structures not only provide
  protection, they also provide stability. So, by
  using the original packaging, you can ensure your
  electronics wont move and become vulnerable to
  breakage or other damage. However, no matter what
  packaging you use, hiring a reliable moving
  company like Pro Service Moving is the best way
  to ensure the safety of your electronics.