In today’s digital world, most households own a variety of electronic devices. While these make daily life convenient, they aren’t always easy to pack up and transport when it comes time to move. With all the money you’ve spent on computers, tablets, gaming systems, televisions, stereo equipment, and other gadgets, you want to ensure each item arrives unharmed. Here are some precautions you and your movers should take during a relocation.

How to Move Your Electronic Devices Safely

1. Remove Easily Damaged Items

Before packing or moving electronics, remove any items susceptible to damage that are stored inside the devices. These include ink cartridges, batteries, floppy disks, DVDs, and CDs.

Such pieces can get scratched or start leaking due to heat exposure in transport. Place them in separate containers or bags and pack them with the device they belong with so it’s easy to find them again.

2. Use the Proper Packing Materials

The majority of electronics are fragile, so pack them in materials that will help prevent damage. If you still have the original box from your purchase, use this, but you can also use a box that’s durable enough to hold bulky devices.

Look for the burst strength on the bottom of the box to see how much weight it can safely hold, and get a bigger size that has extra space to cushion the item in packing material. Don’t put electronics in cheap or reused packaging. Seal each box with professional packing tape.

3. Label Wires & Cords

Once you’ve disconnected all the wires and cords that accompany your electronics, it may be challenging to match them with the right devices.

They might get separated into different boxes while packing, or your movers may need to unplug something before it can be loaded into the truck. To avoid any confusion, label them for reference later.

4. Mark Boxes

Once you’ve finished packing a box, mark it with what’s inside. This will make it easy to find what you’re looking for when you get to the new house.

Labels also inform your movers about fragile electronics that shouldn’t have items stacked on top of them. Professional movers know how to place these boxes inside the truck so they don’t get crushed.

 

For help moving your heavy electronics, trust the experts at Big John Movers. You can rely on them to eliminate all the stress and hassle of relocating your devices while using top practices to keep your belongings safe during transport. They’ve been committed to providing affordable and reliable services to Cincinnati, OH, residents for more than 45 years. Call (513) 244-5646 to schedule a move, and visit them online to view current discounts and promotions.