Safe Moving Tips for Computers
When it comes to moving, professional movers swear that the second hardest to move–piano being the first–is electronic equipments which include computers. Computers are a staple to every home and of course, they are a very valuable equipment in offices. Commercial moves require professional movers a good whole day just to ensure the office’s computers are properly packed and boxed.
If it’s that tedious for professional movers then what more to DIY moves? Before you fret and howl, it is good to know that it can be done albeit carefully. Just follow these easy to do steps for a successful computer moving:
· Backup files are important. Before we go on too far, it is best to make backup files first since you’ll never know what can happen while moving. Copy all important files to flash drives or even a lowly CD, anything to protect your valuable documents and data is fine.
· Its original box would be the best candidate to pack your computer in. Unfortunately, more often than not these boxes get discarded once the computer is properly set up. Before you detach anything, try to determine first where you’ll put the pieces in. Make sure that it won’t slide or tip sideways when inside. Use paddings when needed.
· Detach accessories first like mouse, keyboards and webcam and pack them separately from major components of your computer. Wrap them accordingly so they won’t break during the move.
· Place all parts flat and standing up especially the CPU and monitor. Wrap everything with protective material and don’t forget to label your boxes with “this side up” so the movers would know which side to carry them.
Long Distance Moving Companies
If we have local movers, definitely we have people who are moving beyond a hundred miles from their origin to the final destination. They are called the long distance movers. Long distance movers are charged based on the size and weight of your shipment!
In particular your moving estimate includes but it is not limited to the following:
- Shipment weight & the actual distance you are moving your belongings
- Extra moving services, such as packing & unpacking your belongings
- Additional valuation for personal items
- Moving storage for those in transit
- Other accessorial charges like things that keep the door of the truck away from the door of your new or old house such as a flight of stairs, elevators, excessive long carry, the need to use a small shuttle vehicle, etc.
If worry paints those who subscribe to local movers then all the more for those who avail of the services of the long distance moving companies. Tip number one, we should be wary of the movers. Since there are some moving companies who would only hire inexperience people to work for you on the day of the move itself!
Also, pay attention to the truck or van that would be used. There are some price differences for the mode of transportation that would be used. Some would charge the same rate whether you would use a big truck or not while some would even trick you in the end and consider the size of the van as the part of your daily expenses.
Also, it would really help if we could schedule our moving date strategically. Keep in mind that more and more people are considering to move during vacation and that forces some moving companies to hire seasonal help to keep up with the demand.
