Preparing Computer Equipment for the Move: A Visual Guide

What you will need:

• Labels with your name, floor, and office/location number. When affixing labels be sure to find a dust-free surface to which the label will adhere properly.
• A clear Electronics Bag (they are quite large)
• A Monitor Wrap. Each wrap will fit a 24” monitor or iMac. Larger monitors/iMacs may require two wraps.
• Tape

Instructions for preparing a typical desktop computer or iMac

1. Unplug and disconnect all computer equipment.

1. Unlock all security locks on all equipment (this is uncommon).

2. Place all computer keyboards, cords, cables, surge suppressors, webcam, mice ,and any small electronic devices in a clear Electronics Bag. Tape a label inside the bag so that the location is visible from the outside. The reason for the clear bags is so that Bruce Matsunaga and our UTO support personnel can assist in reconnecting your computers in the new building. Do not box the bagged computer equipment. Leave the bag on the desk/workstation for movers.
   
   
   
3. Place a label on all computer CPUs (towers), monitors (on the stand), docking stations, scanners, and printers.  
   
   
   
   
   
4. Place a monitor wrap over your monitor or iMac from the top. The white wraps require a small amount of tape on the bottom while the pink wraps have an adhesive strip. For monitors and iMacs over 24”, you can use two wraps, attached from the sides and taped together. Be sure that the label is visible on the stand of the monitor/iMac.
   
   
   
5. Leave all computer equipment in your office/workstation for the movers.
   
   
   

We are recommending that you keep your ASU laptop with you over the summer break. If you do not wish to take your laptop with you during the break or if you have any other questions, please contact Bruce.Matsunaga@asu.edu.

Questions? Contact Bruce.Matsunaga@asu.edu.