Storing electronics requires special care and
attention especially if you are going to store your devices in a storage unit
for a long time. Here are some important storage tips to consider. Let’s delve.
Flick through manufacturer’s manual
Before storing electronics into a storage unit, we
recommend you to go through the owner’s manual or the product website for
precise information regarding storage for your devices.
Back it up
When it comes to storage for your devices, it always helps
to be prepped for the worst-case scenario. You should take all the necessary
precautions that favour your electronic devices to sit safe and undamaged in
storage for a long period of time. It’s because electronics are not created to remain
unused and without a power connection for long.
Hence, to make sure you don’t lose important data and
information, we recommend you back up and store everything off-site.
You can even store it online.
Store devices in boxes
When storing electronics in boxes, always make it a
point to let weighty items sit at the bottom of the container. The smaller
items should sit at the top of the heavy items.
Pro tip -
Fill the empty spaces with paper. You can also use
linen. This will prevent electronics from moving and hitting each other.
Say no to plastic sacks
Plastic bags have the ability to retain moisture. If
you store your electronics in such bags, it’s detrimental to your devices like
circuit boards.
Bonus tip -
Worried about humidity interfering with the health of
your devices? Place a couple of silica pouches. It will help the inside of the
bag to remain dry.
Store in original packaging
When it comes to storage for your devices, storing
electronics in original packaging containers is the best way to store your
devices. They contain the necessary internal supportive elements created especially
to hold and protect the device during storage and transport in vehicles and
storage units.
Use pads
Storing electronics with pads is important to prevent
scratches caused due to items rubbing abrasively against another which is a common occurrence during the transfer of goods in trucks. So when it comes to
storage for your devices like television sets, PCs, and other big electronics, use
pads to avoid the rubbing of items.
Pro tip –
Don’t place your flat-screen TV on the ground. Let
such big electronics lean against the wall of your storage unit. And cover it
with a cloth.
Label your devices
Here’s a great tip to avoid confusion after you
separate wires and other trinkets (like mouse and keyboard) that are a part of
your electronic devices.
First, keep the wires together and label each one of
them with a specific colour marker that matches its device. Then store the
parts together attached to their respective electronic device.
Take out the batteries
Batteries and storage do not go well together. And
this is serious. So, if you are planning to shove batteries into some box and
toss it into a storage container, abandon it right away!
You see, batteries can’t lie around unused for long
periods of time. If you leave batteries connected to an electronic item, it can
damage the battery container and eventually the item itself. And if they are
cheap AA type batteries they will burst if left for extended periods.
So, we recommend you to store disconnected batteries by
themselves. Even better is to recycle old batteries and buy new ones after
getting your electronic device back out from storage.
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