Moving Your Computer

Floppy Disk Preparation

• Make backup copies of your data files and store them with the original program disks.
• Remove any floppy disks from the drives and insert a cardboard disk or an old floppy disk.
• Close the drive door.

Hard Disk Preparation

• To avoid shock to your hard disk, "park" your recording heads before moving. This retracts the recording head from the data area into a safety zone.
• Some computers park the drive automatically, some require software. IBM and most hard-disk cones include the program SHIPDISK.EXE that parks the heads. This program is located on the diagnostic diskette that came with the computer.

Packing and Shipping Preparation

• Remove all cables and peripheral devices and pack separately.
• The original box with the rigid styrofoam packing material your computer came in is the best choice.
• If the original packing box and material are not available, ask us about moving supplies.

Printer

• The original packing box and material is the best choice for moving.
• If you are moving a laser printer, take out the ink cartridge(s) to avoid spillage.
• For pin printers, insert a piece of paper in the platen to secure the print head.