How to Pack Your Electronics

Besides the furniture, the next big objects to be moved is your electronics- TV, home theater system, DVD player, computers, digital cameras and so on. What makes packing electronics tricky is that sometimes they come with several cords, connections and other accessories. For example, if you pack your TV and forget the remote, it’s a tragedy.

Here are some tips to pack electronics.

TV: The screen is the most sensitive part of the item. Use soft cloth to cover the screen first, and then wrap it around with bubbles or other padding materials. As for the power cord, wrap it in bubbles so it won’t cause any damage to your TV during moving. Always pair the remote with TV- using a clear tape, attach a remote that is wrapped in bubbles to a corner of TV. If possible, consider wrapping the four tips of your TV by using styrofoam. If it’s not likely, make sure the insides of the box is very well padded. It’s important your TV does not have any room inside the box; if there is some free space, your TV will move during moving and it can cause dints.

Home theater system: The most important part of any home theater system is the speakers. They are prone to damages and need to be protected well. Using bubbles, wrap around the speakers to avoid any possible damage. After the moving, it can be confusing to re-install the home theater system if you don’t remember which cord gets connected to which input. Using a name tag, mark the cords and input areas so re-installment will be a breeze. Again, always pair up the remote to your home theater system.

Small electronic appliances: small items such as digital cameras and camcorders do not need extensive care. Due to their small sizes, it’s relatively easy to pack them; simply wrap the whole thing in bubbles! If you have kept the boxes at the time of purchase, it’s a good idea to use them. If not, just make sure any LCD screens are well covered. It’s also relatively easy to forget smaller accessories such as connection cable to PC. Always pair the accessories with the item.
With a little care, you can prevent damages for your electronics during moving and save time when you unpack. All it takes is lots of bubbles and little bits of attention.

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