1. Pack with air-cellular cushioning

Wrap the computer or peripheral on all sides with at least 3" to 4" of air-cellular cushioning material such as bubble wrap. Place the wrapped item inside a sturdy outer box. Accessories that are wrapped in appropriate amounts of cushioning can also be placed in any open spaces of the box. Fill all spaces with additional cushioning so that the wrapped item fits tightly inside the box. If no open spaces exist, pack accessories in an additional box.

2. Seal and label the package

Using the H taping method apply at least three strips of pressure-sensitive adhesive plastic tape that is at least 2" wide to both the top and bottom of the box to protect the package and its contents. Tape all seams or flaps.

Remove the base and any attachments from the monitor when possible. Ship the monitor face-down.

Printers

Remove printing cartridges before shipping, and place cartridges inside a sealed plastic bag to prevent ink or powder from leaking into the box. Tape moving parts such as doors and print heads to secure them during transit. Remove any paper trays and pack them separately.

Scanners

Most manufacturers recommend that you secure the scanner carriage to prevent movement when shipping. Refer to your owner’s manual for more information.

Computer housing with or without internal components

Packaging designed for computer housings without internal components is usually designed for the weight of the empty housing. If you assemble and install inner components (such as circuit boards and disk drives), make sure your packaging can accommodate the increased weight. For security reasons, you may want to encrypt or remove any confidential data stored on the computer before shipping. Overbox shipments of assembled units in original packaging.

Data storage devices

Before shipping CDs, memory sticks, magnetic tapes or other data storage media, you should back up any data stored on the devices. For security reasons, you may also want to remove or encrypt any sensitive personal, confidential or financial information. Our liability for loss of any electronic data is limited only to the cost of the medium on which the data is stored.

Servers, routers, large laser printers

Due to the high value and variable weights and sizes of these units, we recommend that customers contact FedEx Packaging Services for packaging recommendations.

When shipping a laptop computer, we recommend that you use our specially designed FedEx Laptop Box whenever possible. The box includes cushioning material and is available for purchase at FedEx locations.

Place the laptop in the plastic bag, then place one foam pad above and one foam pad below the wrapped laptop. Adjust the slotted foam liner by tearing off just enough material to ensure a snug fit around the laptop. Close the box by inserting the flaps into the side walls. Seal the bottom edge of the laptop box with a strip of pressure sensitive plastic tape that is at least 2" wide.

When selecting a transit case, make sure the inner foam cushioning is designed to the proper fragility level to protect the computer or peripheral during shipping. Also make sure the outer case is manufactured in compliance with Airline Transport Association (ATA) standards. Handles, latches, wheels and locks should be recessed into the case. Replace the foam cushioning inside the case periodically, because with use, the cushioning will break down and no longer provide proper protection for the product.

Attach the shipping label using a FedEx tie-on tag, available at fedex.com or by calling 1.800.GoFedEx 1.800.463.3339.

Shipments that qualify as freight must be packaged accordingly.

You must package your freight shipments to allow for stacking of other packages on top of your shipment. Make sure your freight shipments are banded and stretchwrapped to the pallet, with the bands running in both directions. (Pallet loads secured with only stretchwrap are not acceptable.)

Avoid corrugated or fiberboard pallets. You must secure all freight shipments weighing 151 lbs. or more on a forkliftable base, compatible for pallet jack usage. The minimum specifications for a typical base for forklift or pallet jack configuration are illustrated above.