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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, the front of the computer should be facing you.
Cover computer with the plastic bag, and tape it shut.
Place one of the foam packagings on top of the computer (make sure foam shape matches the picture).
Rotate computer so that the front is facing down.
Put remaining foam packaging on the opposite side of the computer (the bottom of the computer). Leave the front of the computer facing down.
Place the inner box on the computer in such a way as the motherboard side of the computer will be on the back side of the inner box (the side without the main picture).
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, making sure that the motherboard side of the computer is against the back of the box). Tape the inner box closed.
Put four foam corners in each corner of the outer box, making sure that the “L” side of the corner is facing up. As you lower the computer into the box, make sure the motherboard side is down (the main picture will be facing up).
Fit 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 up the outer box. Secure the shipping label.
You’re ready to ship!