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If you’re packing up for a move or relocating items to a storage facility, you want to ensure your electronics are handled correctly. These delicate, and often expensive items have special packing requirements to ensure they aren’t damaged. You can use the following tips to ensure your computers, TVs, and other electronic appliances are ready for use after storage.

How to Properly Store Electronics

1. Pack in Separate Boxes

It can be tempting to save a few bucks by tightly packing multiple electronics into a single box. The pressure, however, could put too much strain on parts and damage them, especially if you leave wires or external pieces connected.

Instead, store each device separately. You can wrap the item in towels, cushioning wrap, and other protective materials so that they’re safe even during turbulence. If you’re moving an office, this will also make it easier to sort the devices during unpacking.

2. Use Anti-Static Wraps

storage-ohioStatic electricity can build up on the surface of cushioning wrap if friction is created during the move. It may then transfer to your electronic devices, and the shock could damage parts. Wrap these devices in anti-static wraps or bags. These protective layers collect static electricity on their outside and then safely dissipate it to the grounded surfaces they’re touching.

3. Opt for Temperature-Controlled Storage

If you’re tucking away electronics for an extended period, find a facility with temperature-controlled self-storage. Metal parts will contract and potentially break in frigid temperatures, and extreme heat could warp plastic cases and parts, so look for this type of storage unit when caring for electronics. They allow you to maintain the ideal temperature settings—between 50-80 degrees Fahrenheit.

4. Label

You don’t want to waste valuable time sorting through cables, connectors, and the myriad other pieces that come with each electronic device, so label carefully. It’s best to place the cables and items for a dedicated device in their own plastic bag. Ideally, pack these with the device.

If you’re moving a lot of similar devices, such as office computers, labeling will also ensure there isn’t any confusion about whose is whose when you arrive at your new location.

 

Looking for a storage solution in the Newcomerstown, OH, area? Explore the many options Rt 8 Self Storage has to offer. This secure facility offers affordable self-storage solutions, including temperature control. Tenants enjoy 24/7 access, making these units perfect for short- and long-term commercial and residential storage. Call (330) 650-2626 to discuss lease terms and visit their website to learn more about their units.

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