News

Moving Your Electronics

beltmann blog

Some items are just easier to move than others. Small coffee tables, ottomans, tables, chairs…some things are simple and low maintenance. Electronics, on the other hand, can be tricky. When it comes to the day of the move, or even professional packing, your Los Angeles movers have got you covered. But if you’re going to get a jump-start on packing up those electronics, here’s a few tips that might save you some grief.

Take a picture or draw a diagram of how everything gets connected. Unless you’ve worked in electronics, hooking up all your components might be a little frustrating. Documenting how you take it all apart will help you get things back together a bit quicker. Even just a quick few pictures on your smartphone will likely do the trick.

Use small bags to keep matching components together. A handful a small plastic bags could save you a lot of organizational time when it comes to unpack. Try and keep cords that go together in the same bag. And bonus points for writing on each bag what the cords are for, or taping the baggies to the electronics they go with.

Keep the original packaging for safer moving. Or if you don’t still have the original packaging, make sure and get some appropriately sized boxes and use lots of bubble wrap. Or to save a little money, you could use soft coats, blankets, and pillows to secure the electronics firmly and ensure they won’t get broken.

© 2014 PhotoSpin, Inc. All rights reserved.