How to Transport a Personal Computer in a Car?

Posted by Sunita Kumari on January 24th, 2020

A personal computer is one of the most expensive household items you possess. It is fragile, expensive and bulky at the same time. If you are moving at your own without the help of the professionals and willing to take your PC in your car, you need the advice of the professionals. It is considered a smart idea to transport a PC in a car, it is more ideal than transporting it in the back of a moving truck.

Here is the list of the tips to follow to transport your PC in a car:

Back Up Your Data to a Hard Drive

This is the initial and important step to take before packing your Personal Computer. Back up all the data present in your computer to a hard drive, so that you do not have the risk of losing it later. All your important work related and personal files will be safe in it.

Take the Picture of the PC

Take the picture of all the parts of your PC including the cords. It will help you later identify in case you are at a loss or damage. Before disconnecting all the parts take a look at the user manual and check whether there are some special instructions to be followed are here or not. If you do not find it you can search it online.

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Separate all the Connected Hardware Pieces

Do not try to move your PC all parts connected. Disconnect all the pieces separately and then wrap them properly. Wrap every small part including mouse, hard drive and modem etc. Keep the chord of every part associated with it and wrap in the same wrapping material.

Do the Wrapping

Wrap the Monitor and CPU of your personal computer in bubble wrap and fix it with the packing tape. Taking this step will make sure that the parts of your PC are safe from the vibrations of the transporting process. Do the same with your mouse, modem, keyboard and other accessories.

Put them in the Box

Box up your monitor and CPU in the same box with using a lot of cushioning material. After filling the bottom of the box with the crumpled paper gently place your monitor and CPU in the box. Use more cushioning material to fill up the sides and the other spaces available in the box.

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