Shipping my PC across Canada!

Pierre-Marc · May 19, 2016

Hi there! I've been searching a lot about how to ship a PC and I just want to know if my plan is safe:
I'll be using Canada Post,

I would put the pc in it's original box

Since my brother is really bad with computers, I can't really explain to him how to remove my Gtx 980 / CPU so, I'm planning to put anti static peanut INSIDE the case, I'm thinking about fully drowning my components in peanuts to make sure that nothing detach and destroy everything.

I would then tell him to put bubble wrap all around the box.

Take a bigger box, and put it in it. (With clothes or more bubble wrap to be sure)

So yeah, what do you think about this? Do you think It'd be safe to ship my pc like this?

Thank you everybody! (Sorry for any mistakes.)

Ralston18 · May 19, 2016

I would not fill the case with anit-static peanuts. Those little pieces will be floating around in there for years. Jam a fan and your brother would probably not notice a thing. Especially if he is one of those people who is "bad with computers".

Besides; if the computer is dropped hard enough to jolt things loose/detach then the internal peanuts are not going to protect anything. They will simply shift about and away or compress. You are more likely to do more damage cramming the peanuts in.

Wrap the computer in bubble wrap with big bubbles, put the wrapped computer in the shipping box and then fill surrounding spaces with the anti-static (or preferably bio-degradeable) peanuts. Make sure you put the delivery address inside the box as well. Tape well with strong tape - do not use ordinary masking tape.

Insure the computer and make sure the box is marked fragile. Ship with a known company - even if the price is higher.

Then hope......

Pierre-Marc · May 19, 2016

Ralston18 :

Thanks for the tip! Do you think I should put the Pc on a certain side? Should I put anything IN the case? And static can be a problem even when the case is there?

Sorry, it might sounds like dumb questions, but all this thing is stressing me so much. Was thinking to Wrap the original box with a big, big layer of bubble wrap, you think it might damage the pc with the static? Thanks!

Ralston18 · May 20, 2016

The PC side does not matter as long as it is bubble-wrapped on all sides. The shipping box will be every which way as it travels a long the path to your brother.

I would not put anything inside the case. Again the risk is not getting it all out or causing some damage while attempting to do so.

Yes you could do original box in a bigger box especially if there is a known history of damaged deliveries to your brother's location.

Overall static while being shipped is not really a concern that I would have. Damage and theft are of far more concern. For the most part, I have only seen components individually wrapped in anti-static bags. Probably some company makes large enough bags for a PC. There are environments where full protection against a wide variety of hazards is required.

And Staples does carry anti-static bubble wrap. Here:

http://www.staples.com/Staples-Anti-Static-Extra-Wide-Bubble-Wrap-24-inch-x-30/product_657404

And I am sure there are other sources as well. Might need a couple of rolls but then you can be at ease about the matter.

mjslakeridge · May 20, 2016

Seems like pretty sound advice ^^^. I would take some photos of the computer, inside and out, the original box, and the outer box once everything is taped up and ready to go. Also make a detailed parts list of everything in case you have to file a claim if it is lost or stolen.

Pierre-Marc · May 20, 2016

Thanks a lot guys! Much appreciated

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