Electronics are the most expensive-per-pound items in most moves, and they're also the most sensitive to the exact things a normal move involves — jostling, temperature swings, and getting crushed under something heavier.
Prep before anything gets packed
Take a photo of how cords are connected to each device before disconnecting anything — it turns reassembly at the new place into a five-minute job instead of a guessing game. Remove batteries from remotes and battery-powered electronics so they don't overheat or leak in transit, and keep all batteries together in one clearly labeled bag.
Use the right materials
Anti-static bubble wrap is worth using for anything with exposed circuitry — electronics are genuinely sensitive to static electricity, not just physical impact. Never use newspaper directly against a screen; the newsprint can transfer and scratch the surface. If you kept original packaging for a device, that's still the best-fit protection available.
Handle screens and TVs specifically
Wrap a TV or monitor screen with a towel first, then a layer of bubble wrap over that, and always transport flat-screen TVs upright — never flat — to avoid pressure damage across the panel. Cushion the top and bottom of the tote with towels, fill any void space so nothing shifts, and mark the tote clearly so it doesn't get buried under heavier items.
Consider what shouldn't go on the truck at all
Electronics are sensitive to extreme temperatures, so anything irreplaceable — a laptop with unbacked files, an external hard drive — is often safer traveling with you personally rather than in the moving load, especially for moves happening in peak summer or winter weather.
Lidded totes keep electronics protected from dust, weather, and shifting during transit.
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