Everyone owns an electronic item these days. Modern electronic items include flat-screen tv, multiple gaming consoles, elaborate sound systems, or even multiple computers. However, many people own these items but don’t know how to manage the devices.  
 

Alongside, it is pretty common to pay attention to several household items such as furniture when moving. Many forget that their electronics need care which results in the damage of the Item or the item getting lost. As a result, there is a lot of electronics replacement in many families after a move. 

 

Electronics are usually produced with plastic cases for protection from wear and tear. However, when moving, you have to be careful not to destroy the devices. In this article, you will learn how to care for your electronic items while moving them without any form of damage.  

 

Why it is essential to protect your electronic appliance  

 
 

It is a known fact that you can’t smell, hear or see electric current. Which makes it a solid reason for everyone to be careful when moving electronic appliances to protect you and your family. The two significant electronic hazards include electronic shock and arc flash. These two hazards can result in death if one is not careful.  

 
Below the two significant hazards of electricity are further highlighted: 

Electric shock 

 
 

Examples of injuries that may be sustained from electric shock include: 

 
 

• Electric current may impact the heart and may cause the victim to fall into cardiac arrest. 

 
 

• Your muscle, nerve, and tissues could get destroyed due to electric current passing through your body.  

 
 

• The affected area or area of contact with electric current may experience thermal burn. 

 
 

Arc flash 

Examples of injuries that may be sustained from arc flash include: 

 
 

• The victim may suffer from hearing loss resulting from the pressure wave caused by the arc flash. 

 
 

• Anyone can suffer the burns that arise from the high temperature, which is produced by arc flash.  

 
 

• Anyone that comes in contact with the ultraviolet light which is produced by arc flash may have blindness. 

 
 
 

Although these injuries have a low chance of happening, you should still care for your electronic appliances. Aside from the injuries you can sustain, you could end up destroying the machines. 

 

Five tips to consider while moving your electronics  

1. Do you still have the original packaging of the items?

 
 

It is ideal to have the original packaging of the electronic items. It is usually the best option to pack them in their original casing because: 

 
 

• They are the perfect fit for each electronic item. 

 
 

• The original casing comes with protective materials that can withstand moving. 

 
 

• With the original casing, you don’t have to worry about identifying each electronic because you already know which. Also, you don’t have to use markers to label the package. 

 
 

What do you do in a situation where you have to disconnect parts of a device, and you don’t have the original casing to guide you? The best thing is a picture of how you set it up before disconnecting the device. However, if you don’t have the original casing, you should see the next tip. 

2. Have your moving supplies

 
 

When moving electronic items, the first thing to ensure success is getting your move supplies. Yes! You must purchase protective materials for the electronic items to ensure they make it to the destination. The trick here is to think about the cost of getting the protective material for replacing a device. It is more costly to replace a machine.  

 
 

Below you will find a list of the necessary moving items: 

 
 

• Different sizes of moving boxes to accommodate a variety of electronics. The moving boxes are usually cartons, and while driving, you might get a carton damaged if you are not careful.  
• Bubble wrap 
• Packing paper (I.e., newspaper) 
• Twist ties 

• Strong packing tape 
• Markers 
• Protective plastic 

 
 

You should label each box clearly to avoid wasting time when unpacking—label by appliance name and designated room when you have a particular electronic item in multiple places. 

 

3. Electronics should be kept in a climate-controlled space

 

You were finally able to move the appliance to your new home; the next step is to unpack your electronics as soon as possible. Don’t leave them in the garage to avoid damaging them due to temperature change and exposure to other elements.  
 

Life happens, and you might not be able to unpack early due to unforeseen events. If you can’t unpack immediately, find a suitable storage facility that is climate and temperature-controlled.  

4. Consult the user’s guide for your electronics?

 

The best way to move your device is probably already in the manufacturer’s guide. You can find the manual online if you probably lost it along the way. It is excellent advice to unplug your devices, especially the primarily built machines, twenty-four hours before you pack to prevent them from overheating. Alongside, remove batteries from devices that use them before packing to avoid corrosion and internal damage.  
 

If you use printers, you should also remove the ink cartridges.  While on the move, the content of the ink cartridge may spill and cause damages to your items. Different devices like the DVD or CD player require you to eject any player’s CD content, so you don’t lose them on the move.  

 

5. Organize your cords 

 

You have to organize the words because placing them carelessly on the move may damage them. Also, take a picture of how things were arranged before you disconnected chords where necessary. 

Conclusion 
 

There you have it; you have just learned how it is essential to keep your electronics safe and five things to ensure you can successfully move them without causing hazards or damage. From the article, you will find that the essential tip is the first tip, and its substitute is the second tip. Every other information complement either the first or second tip. In some cases, moving the electronic devices might not be a rigorous step due to possessing a small number of electronics.