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MOVING YOUR COMPUTER
Before moving your computer, there are certain
procedures to follow which will protect your system from mechanical failure or
damage due to normal physical shock which occurs during transport. If the
following steps are taken prior to moving your computer, your system will arrive
safely at destination.
FLOPPY DISK DRIVE PREPARATION
Make backup copies of your data files and store them together with the
original program disks in a sturdy container, preferably a fireproof lockbox.
Remove any floppy diskettes from the drives and insert a cardboard disk or an
old floppy disk in the drive and close the drive door.
PACKING/SHIPPING PREPARATION
The original packing box your system came in is the best choice. The rigid
Styrofoam packing material will hold the system securely in place. This is
especially important to safeguard your monitor given the glass CRT is easily
cracked or scratched on contact. In the event
your original box is not available, your carrier will provide a sturdy packing
container and materials. Special packing supplies
are available through Greg & Sons Moving.
A computer terminal should be packed upright or on it's side with the
motherboard side lying flat on the bottom (consult your manual or PC reseller if
you're unsure which side this may be). Systems that are carried/shipped upside
down or with the motherboard side at the top can cause interior cards to loosen
during shipment. While this may not permanently damage parts, it may require
costly technical service afterwards to render it operable.
MOVING A PRINTER
The original packing box and material is the best choice for transport
because the Styrofoam is customized to fit each printer. If you are moving a
laser printer, remove the ink cartridge as the ink may spill and contaminate the
laser engine. If you are moving a pin printer, you should insert a piece of
paper in the platen to secure the print head.
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