Relocating and moving my Mac
Hi Everyone,
I'm about to relocate to another state and plan on sending my G4 by Fed Ex - Do I need to prepare my Mac for the journey other than placing it back into it's original mailed to me box/container? I may also change my move plans for my Mac and transport it myself in a vehicle I would drive myself. Which may be more gentle with it. I'm just not sure of how I'm moving it or me as of now and want to consider all my options.
Thanks for any replies,
BJArt
I move our office computers every six months. I put them into their original packaging, put them into a shipping container with other miscellaneous office equipment, they are put on a barge and cross open sea. When they arrive at the other dock, they are put on a dolly for a trip up the ramp, then hand-carried up another 55 steps to the office. They've made this trip 5 times now and are still workiing fine.
Jo
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