Moving your computer

Summary

Instructions on handling computer equipment when moving offices. 

For large, full office moves, your department will have a specific schedule, and Technology Services will be present both at the old and the new location as part of the planned move. For smaller individual moves, Technology Services recommends that you do as much as you are comfortable with yourself or schedule help in advance with as much notice as possible. You can request help by emailing lsatechnologyservices@umich.edu.

Please refer to the Facilities & Operations, Resources page on the LSA Gateway for a more detailed moving guide which includes the other aspects of a move.

Directions

Prior to the move

  • Contact LSA TS if you have any computing equipment that should not be moved but sent to property disposition instead.
  • Let your local IT support team know about any networked printers that need to be moved, especially if you are moving to another building.

Moving out

  • Turn the computer off
  • Unplug all the cables
  • Place all the cables and peripherals (keyboard, mouse, etc.) into the large ziplock bag the movers will provide for you.
  • If possible, place the ziplock bag in one of the provided crates, as well as any other peripherals that will fit - like computer speakers for example.
  • Make sure all the crates, your computer, monitors, printer (if applicable), and the ziplock bag are clearly labeled.

Moving in

  • Place the computer and monitors on your new desk
  • Plug with cables back in (there is no danger of plugging into the wrong port, as most ports have specific shapes)
  • Turn the computer on.

 

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