Thursday, May 3, 2018

A Guide On Proper Electronic Equipment Storage

By Robert King


Most electric devices are not designed to go unused for long periods of time. In order to ensure that your devices stay in good condition when you store them, you have to keep them just right. It is essential that you prepare your devices properly, so that they can withstand being stored. Here are some tips that you should keep in mind when you are considering electronic equipment storage.

Before you store the apparatus, make sure that it has been well cleaned. Grime and dust can build up on the device, if it is not cleaned up on a regular basis. This dirt can eventually affect how the device works. Therefore, never ever store the device when it is dirty. Give it a quick wipe down before you store it. Clean up both the inside, as well as the outside of the apparatus.

Avoid keeping the devices together with their batteries. If the batteries can be removed, remove the batteries and keep them in a different place. Stored batteries can leak acid, which can end up eroding and damaging the insides of your devices. However, in cases where the device comes with built in batteries, then it will not be necessary to remove them. For instance, when it comes to cameras and computers.

The best way to store the devices is by leaving them in their original storage boxes. These boxes have been designed to protect the devices, so they will keep the gear safe and protected. If you still have the original boxes that the devices were packed in when you bought them then use this. Avoid wrapping up the devices in plastic bags, as these can lead to moisture buildup, which can soak into the devices and damage them.

Detach any cables that are attached to the devices. Tie up these cables up in a loop, so that they will be easier to untangle later on. Store the cables and any wires together with the device, so that you do not end up losing the cables or not knowing which cable is for which device. Label each wire and device, so that you know which cable is for which apparatus.

It might be a good idea for you to take a photo of the apparatus before you disassemble it. This will make it easier for you to know which part goes where, when you are assembling the device later on.

If you can find a climate controlled place to keep the devices, so much the better. In addition, do not keep the devices directly on the floor. Try and find a lifted surface to keep them in. Keep them away from areas where others can easily reach and even interfere with the devices.

It might be helpful for you to check if the owner's manual comes with any specific instructions on how the device should be stored. If you can't find instructions on this, then check the website of the manufacturer. Remove any stuff that might have been put into the device, such as cartridges and CDs. If you leave in these objects for long periods of time into the device, they might eventually get stuck and you will have a hard time removing them later on.




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