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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 ends on top of the computer.
Rotate the computer so that the front of the computer is facing down.
Put remaining foam end on the opposite side of the computer (bottom of the computer). Leave the front of the computer facing down.
Leaving the computer front-side down, place the inner box over the computer. Make a note of which side the box is the motherboard side of 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. You want to place the computer with the motherboard side down. Having the motherboard on the underside of the package will help to prevent shipping damage. Add the honeycomb spacer to fill the gap in the outer box.
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!