Preparing The Computer For Shipping Or Travel - Compaq Armada 7700 Reference Manual

Preparing the Computer for Shipping or Travel

Before you ship or travel with the computer:
1. If applicable to the destination(s), review the guidelines on
temperature, relative humidity, altitude, and input power in
Appendix D, "Specifications."
2. Back up all important hard drive files onto diskettes, tape
media, or another computer.
3. Remove any PC Card, diskette, or CD that is in the computer.
4. Shut down the computer and turn off external devices.
5. Disconnect all external devices from the computer.
6. Close the display and all exterior doors on the computer. Do
not place objects between the keyboard and the display.
7. Place the computer in the slipcase supplied with the
computer. Do not place other objects in the slipcase along with
the computer.
8. If you are shipping the computer and external devices, pack
them in their original packing boxes or in similar boxes that
contain protective packing materials.
9. If you are shipping or mailing a removable drive:
Place the drive in its carrying case.
Place the carrying case in a bubble pack mailer or similar
protective packaging.
Label the package, "Fragile: Handle With Care."
12-4 Maintenance, Shipping, and Travel