Packing and shipping question

[jamerdean]

I have a cpu with no box that I need to pack and ship. What is the best way to do this where the cpu is safe?

jam

 

[deadlyapp]

try to get one of those little cpu plastic protectors, i have one laying here. Other than that...foam padding? I dont think it can hold a static charge, so you can probably sink the pins into the foam.

But by no means can i be held liable if it does hold a charge

 

[Monkey muppet]

common sence = Protect the pins with a bit of polystyrene, then antistatic then bubbble wrap then hard box possible fit into a jiffy

 

[jamerdean]

didn't know if styrofoam would be safe or not, but I guess with the antistatic bag it would work
jam

 

[Lonyo]

I had an OEM CPU sent pressed into a bit of foam padding, then put in a small card box (maybe a 2" by 2" by 0.5" or a bit bigger), and there were no issues.


On a vaguely related note: How much might it cost to send a CPU packaged in the manner best desribed in this thread from the US to the UK? ie: just proc with no HS, in a small box or plastic case or whatever.

 

[Cdubneeddeal]

If you can find some pink anti-static small bubble that would work. You can probably get away with putting it inside an anti-static bag, tape it, then wrap small or large bubble around it.

 

[shekondar]

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Do NOT use styrofoam! That's about the worst thing there is for creating static. Go to Radio Shack and buy some anti-static foam (if they still sell it - it'll be with the electronic parts - it looks like a black sponge).