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Packing Instructions
Follow this guide, to safely pack your computer and prepare it for shipping. If you have lost your original packing materials, please contact us about purchasing replacements to ensure the safest shipping possible.
Put computer on secure surface, with the front of the computer facing you.
Place the plastic bag over the computer and tape it closed.
Place one of the foam packagings on top of the computer.
Rotate the computer so that the front of the computer is facing down.
Put remaining foam packaging on the opposite side of the computer (bottom of the computer).
Leaving the computer front-side down, place the inner box over the computer.
Slide the box all the way down to the table, so that the top flaps are flush with the table.
Turn box over to the upright position (the front of the computer should be facing up).
Tape the inner box closed.
Tape the inner box closed.
Place four foam corners in each corner of the outer box, making sure that the “L” side of the corner is facing up.
Lower the computer into the box, fitting the computer into each of the four corners.
Use the remaining four corners to hold the computer in place, having the “L” side of the corner facing down. Tape the outer box shut. Secure label on top.
You’re ready to ship!