How to Pack a Mac Computer for a Move Without the Original Box

If you find yourself getting ready to move into a new house or are just packing up some items for whatever reason, you may need to pack up your Mac computer. While the ideal way to pack a Mac is to use the original box it came in, that isn't always possible, but there is a way to safely pack your Mac computer in any regular old box that the machine will fit into.

Things You'll Need

• Box
• Bubble wrap
• Packing peanuts
• Packing tape

Instructions

1. Ensure that the box you intend to pack your Mac into will be able to store it properly. A good way to gauge the size of the box needed is to take the monitor size and add three to five inches to compensate for the stand.

2. Pour a layer of foam packing peanuts on the bottom of the box.

3. Wrap the Mac, keyboard and mouse in bubble wrap to protect it from rough transport.

4. Place the Mac computer in the box, followed by the keyboard and mouse.

5. Fill the rest of the box with foam packing peanuts. Be sure to fill the box completely.

6. Close the box and seal it with packing tape.

References

• Vintage Computer: How to Pack an Old Computer
• uShip: Packing a Computer