Prepare for packing your IT equipment
When packing your IT equipment, as with your other things, clothes, you should try to downsize it. The more electronics you have, the harder it is to move them. You might consider getting rid of some of your IT equipment. You can donate working electronics to an organization or sell the things that no longer work for parts. Always back up your important files and documents. You can never be sure, what can happen during transit. Your things might get damaged. Then you will probably lose all the important information stored on the hard drive of your computer or laptop. And by backing up your data and storing them you will be safe. Either on an external hard drive, USB stick, or online cloud service.
- insure your devices
- remove batteries
- detach wires and accessories
- find manuals before you start packing IT equipment
- provide packing supplies
- label the boxes
Organize all the wires
We all know how much time and nerves we sometimes lose when we try to find the right cord that fits the right device. To avoid this, organize and label all the cables and wires that come in and go out of your electronic equipment. Use colored stickers and tape as you disconnect the cables. Also, a simple yet effective trick that will save you time is simply taking a photo of the way your electronic items are wired up. And the way the cables are currently organized. An important thing we don't recommend is to place all the cables and other accessories in one box. Just keep them together with the matching electronic device. All electronic devices are sensitive to temperature changes. That is a fact, that you have to know when preparing and packing your IT equipment. Don’t forget to take out all removable batteries from the electronic devices and their respective remote controls. They may overheat during the move and leak, which is something that nobody wants! Also, the corrosion can damage your electronic devices. When it comes to your laser or ink printers, always remove the toner or ink cartridges. Be sure to pack them in a plastic bag. Disconnect external hard drives and flash memory sticks. Remove all CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays from their video players and pack them together with your disk collection.
Moving company for packing your IT equipment
If you don't have the time and nerves to pack your things, you can always hire a moving company. They have adequate packing supplies, and also a skilled team which provides a packing service. That will pack and relocate safely tour items. They can also unpack your items when delivered and install your devices. Do your research on the internet, visit several websites to get a free estimate. The more info you have the easier it will be for you to make a decision. You can also find reliable moving companies when relocating to Texas that suit your needs and budget. One thing that is a MUST is that the moving company offers insurance in case your items get damaged or stolen. We don't need to mention how important this is when it comes to your belongings.