Tips to Safely Transport A Gaming Computer

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Tips To Safely Transport A Gaming Computer

Gaming PCs are ridiculously expensive to assemble. With the ever evolving PC specifications for new games, it is very important to make sure that you take good care of your expensive gear during relocation. According to many movers, being careless with your expensive gaming computer may result in mechanical damage and a range of other hardware damage during transportation. That is why we created these Tips To Safely Transport A Gaming Computer.

For starters, be sure to remove any DVD’s from the drive to prevent them and the drive from being damaged during the move. You may want to park the hard disk in order to prevent any possible shocks to the hard disk during a bumpy ride. When automatic lock systems and park systems are powered down, the disk will automatically retract itself into a safety zone. In some cases, you may have to activate the procedure via a program. Once this is done, you will need to remove all attached cables form the back of the CPU. Needless to say, mix-ups are a huge possibility when it comes to removing, transporting and reassembling cables and many movers recommend labeling the cables with sticky tape and rolling them up neatly to avoid confusion.

If you have the original box then that is the best choice for packaging your computer. However, if you don’t have the original box, you can always make use of some good packing Styrofoam and a box that fits well. Your monitor requires particular attention to make sure that it doesn’t crack or get scratched. Wrap the monitor up in bubblewrap and use a box that fits it well without much room for moving about in the drive.

Your CPU should be placed in the truck in such a way as to ensure that the motherboard lies flat on the bottom of the device. Any other orientation would cause the interior cards to loosen and may require technical assistance to get it fixed.

Moving companies always recommend that you disclose a high-end gaming PC as a valuable and to obtain the proper insurance to manage the possibility of any risks.

Moving in the Right Direction!