Safely Storing Your Computer In A Self-Storage Facility
Posted on: 19 February 2021
Self-storage facilities can be a convenient option for storing unwanted or unneeded items for a long period of time. When you are storing computers, there are some additional steps that you will have to take if you are to keep these items safe while they are in the unit.
Protect The Computer From Moisture Damage
Moisture damage is a leading problem for computers that are being stored for long periods of time. As a result of this potential threat, computers should always be stored in climate-controlled facilities that will be able to keep the computers within a specific temperature and humidity range. Additionally, you may want to use cotton covers to absorb any condensation that may develop on the exteriors of the computers while they are being stored. Cotton is an ideal material to use because it can absorb moisture before it reaches the computer's exterior while still allowing enough air to pass through so that condensation will not get trapped between the cover and the computer.
Add Padding Around Or Cover The Monitor
The monitor can be one of the more fragile components of your computer. Deep scratches on it can be a common threat that may potentially ruin your ability to use the monitor in the future. Protecting the monitor from this damage will require you to be mindful of the way that you are positioning the monitor in the storage unit. In addition to placing the monitor upright, you should also leave several inches of space between the screen of the monitor and any surrounding items. Failing to do this could increase the chances of the monitor being scratched when you are placing it into storage or removing it.
Back Up Any Data That Is Stored On The Computer
Regardless of the steps that you take to reduce the chances of a serious problem occurring to your computer while it is in storage, it is always advisable to spend some time to back up any important data that is currently being kept on the computer. This will protect you in the event that there is an issue with the computer's hard drive that could potentially result in large amounts of the data that is being stored on it being permanently lost. For extremely important data, you should keep several copies of it. Ideally, you should have a copy on a portable hard drive and then secondary backups in cloud storage providers. This will provide you with the most protection against permanently losing this data.
To learn more about storing computers, contact a self-storage facility.
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