Moving Your Computer And Peripherals; Short Move; Long Move - DTK Apex 386/33 User Manual

6-3 Moving Your Computer and Peripherals

Your personal computer and its peripheral components are highly
sensitive machines that can be damaged easily through bad shipping
and handling. We recommend that you take the following steps before
moving the equipment to another location.

Short Move

An example of this is moving from one location to another in the same
building. Ensure that you have taken the following steps before
moving any items:

Long Move

This kind of move involves use of a motor a vehicle to carry your
computer and its peripherals from one location to another. Before
moving any items, follow the instructions stated above. Next, repack
all items in their original packing cases.
22 Chapter 6: Appendix
Be sure that all data in your hard disk is backed up onto flop-
py disks.
Enter the DOS system program and invoke the PARK com-
mand. This command will lock up your hard disk to protect it
from damage while the computer is being moved
Turn off all power switches
Insert the cardboard diskette/s supplied with the system unit
into the disk drive/s and close the disk drive levers
Detach all cables and cords. Next, coil and tie them to
protect the connectors
Move each item separately