Any precautions when moving a desktop computer?

[washparkhorn]

I can't think of any precautions, except to move it myself. In the very old days, I seem to remember "parking" the harddrive. Is there anything like that now. Its a 2003 Dell 8250 with a DVD-burner and a Cd Burner.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[TexasOwnzYou]

not really.

i think u're "supposed" to let the hard drive rest for like 30 mts or so before u move the pc.

i move my pc a lot to lan parties and i've had no problems just carting it up and carrying it there.

 

[hellbunny]

As long as you're not mailing it, just keep it lightly padded to avoid as much bumping around as possible. If it gets jostled a lot, you might want to take a look inside before booting up to make sure nothing got knocked loose (specifically the cpu heatsink/fan).

I cart my machines to LANs and I've never used more than a seat cushion or towel.

 

[twid]

the hard drive will automatically park the heads when you turn it off now, so you don't have to worry about that. damn, i am a nerd.

 

[washparkhorn]

Thanks to all who responded. I treated it gently, and it woke up like a happy baby.

 

[Dr Fear]

dont drop it.