Storage Tips - How to pack electronics

It can be pretty confusing the first time you use a storage shed knowing what to store and how to store it. Our team at Guardian Storage are trained to know exactly what will work best for you and are able to provide many packing and moving tips to make your move less stressful.

To help with this process our blogs are intended to inform and educate you on moving and packing tips – written with knowledge and expertise acquired over the many years we have been providing storage to New Zealanders.

Here are some basic tips on the storage of electronic goods such as televisions, stereos, DVD players, computers and battery operated appliances and toys:

TV’s, DVD Players and Sound Systems
Electrical equipment should always be handled with care. If you can save the original boxes the equipment came in these are ideal to use for repacking. This is especially a good idea for large items such as large-screen TV’s – 60 inch plus size screens can be quite difficult to box!

If you don’t have the original packaging then wrapping items in bubble-wrap, packing them in boxes and sealing securely will offer suitable protection for your electrical items. Bubble wrap should be used bubble side facing inwards to best protect the product, especially if it is an LCD or plasma screen. Remember to pack out any gaps in the cartons, you can use scrunched-up newspaper or plastic bags to fill the gaps if needed, ask your storage supplier if you are not sure.

DVD players should be empty, and tape shut the open/shut slot so it cannot accidentally open if the box is knocked. It is important to prevent dust collecting in the ventilation slots so make sure you use bubble wrap before you pack in a suitable sized box. Discs need to be in their case or in a CD pouch.

All cables should be tied and secured, including any extra connection cables. It is a good idea to label extra cables so you know what they are for and/or tape them to the correct equipment.

Battery Toys & Appliances
Make sure you remove the batteries from all appliances to avoid damage from leaking batteries and to prevent them turning on by mistake – this includes cell phones. You can keep small appliances and toys together in a well labelled box.

Computers
If you are storing a Laptop take out the battery and wrap separately. We recommend the original box that your computer came in for packing, otherwise foam padding or bubble-wrap and good quality packing cartons will do the job. We also recommend that you use an old towel or sheet in the bottom and top of your box/carton to prevent sliding around and to provide extra protection to the computer. Remember to tape cords to the item and pack out any gaps. If you are unsure about storing your computer, refer to the manufacturer’s manual or consult your retailer, especially if storing for longer than six months.

If you have silica gel packets/sachets these can be used in the box to help keep equipment dry. And make sure you label all boxes and items with a vivid, this makes unpacking a lot less stressful.

Guardian Storage can provide you with boxes and storage supplies – view our range online or visit one of our branches in Auckland, Hamilton or Tauranga or give our team a call on .