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Posted by: Trash80toHP_Mini on 2025-05-03 08:27:19
Cool, I'd consider myself lucky. Did you remove the lower bezel bits for the trip? I would have. 😉 |
Posted by: 3lectr1cPPC on 2025-05-03 09:01:54
I didn't remove any parts, although in my case the clips for the bottom drive bezel were already broken when I received the unit. |
Posted by: Durosity on 2025-05-03 13:09:22
Just fyi taking off the plastic shell is actually very easy in these, it basically breaks apart into 3 parts with about 6 screws. The computer itself is mostly enclosed in a metal shell so if the plastic is carefully removed the shell will be fairly robust |
Posted by: adespoton on 2025-05-09 08:55:20
Just fyi taking off the plastic shell is actually very easy in these, it basically breaks apart into 3 parts with about 6 screws. The computer itself is mostly enclosed in a metal shell so if the plastic is carefully removed the shell will be fairly robust Sorry; your "it basically breaks apart" phrase triggered my shipping PTSD 😀
Something I've found helps for the plastic is wrapping it in shipping clingfilm -- seems to absorb impact, preserve structure and even insulate a bit against temperature changes during shipping. The challenges here are in protecting the plastics, and protecting the circuit boards from becoming unseated. |
Posted by: ObeyDaleks on 2025-05-09 18:21:54
Pool noodles (not kidding). |
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