Preparing PC’s for a Move

If you decide to move your computer equipment on your own, following these four simple steps should keep you out of trouble:

1. Keep each computer and peripherals together: You need large computer bags or plastic boxes to keep the all the contents in a single place. Putting multiple computers, keyboards mice and monitors in a single location will cause confusion on the reconnect side, and will cost you precious time.

2. Do you need to back up your files? If your office doesn’t use roaming profiles, it is always  a good idea to backup you critical data. Check with your I.T department if you aren’t sure about your desktop files.

3. As you disconnect the equipment, be sure to document what you are doing. Create a computer inventory and test document that will help you keep track of what peripherals each user has, along with other notes such as noting if the user is left handed, where the CPU sits and where the monitor is placed.  Please call PcDisconnect at 800 585 9049 if you want our complimentary  Inventory & Test Procedure Sheet. (Document #:214)

4. So long as your disconnect was well documented and you have an adequate test document, the reconnect of your computers should be trouble free.

Here are some other resources:

• Preparing & Moving Computers - A good guide from About.com that can help you stay organized.
• Packing Computers for Transport - An interesting video on how to pack a computer.
• How To Pack a Computer - Mailing computers to a branch office? This is a good guide on how to prepare a computer for mailing.
• 123 Movers Guide on How to Move Computers -
• UPack’s Moving Computers Guide -

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