Remove fittings and accessories, pack them in a small plastic bag and place them inside the appliance. Tightly secure all the doors, hoses and cords with rope or tape. Stereo Equipment, Radios and Computers Computers, stereo equipment, radios, clocks, toasters and small appliances should be packed according to the directions in the owner's manuals and preferably in their original cartons. Clearly mark all wires for electronic equipment and pack them with the appliance. If you have a turntable, secure the tone arm, remove the needle and tighten the turntable screws.
Computers take some extra care.
Some newer models do this automatically. All equipment should be detached, but keep the cords with each piece. Don't forget to back up your hard drive files onto floppy disks, and keep the disks in your possession en route to your new residence. Be sure you do not leave place or pack your disks near a magnet, such as those that are on stereo speaker, or leave them in a hot car where they could be damaged. Likewise, you should never allow electronic equipment, especially computers, to be in extremely hot or cold temperatures for any length of time.