RMA card

[tg2708]

I have a 7970 that I will RMA but not too sure how to go about packaging it up nicely, ensuring its safe arrival. My main concern is what shipping company should I use as the shipper? UPS comes to mind and even though they are a good distance away I'm willing to travel there as public transportation is plentiful around my area.

Can anyone please advise me on the steps I should take as this is the third request for an RMA that I will be putting in?

 

[nickbits]

I assume you don't have the original box? Anti static bag and bubble wrap and put that in another box with bubble wrap. FedEx/ups/usps doesn't matter IMHO.

 

[tg2708]

I assume you don't have the original box? Anti static bag and bubble wrap and put that in another box with bubble wrap. FedEx/ups/usps doesn't matter IMHO.

Yes I do but I'm not too sure I have an anti static bag. Are they sold anywhere? Also I'm looking for the more hassle free company, one that is willing to even package it into one of there boxes for me after I hand it over to them. UPS does the packaging thing but I think its more.

 

[bryanl]

No anti-static bag from a motherboard? Some are metallic, others have a black grid pattern.

Or use aluminum foil, but never do this for a motherboard with the battery still installed since it can short against the foil and result in a fire or explosion.

Use crumpled newspaper or brown paper for padding, not styrofoam or magazine paper.

 

[tg2708]

No anti-static bag from a motherboard? Some are metallic, others have a black grid pattern.

Or use aluminum foil, but never do this for a motherboard with the battery still installed since it can short against the foil and result in a fire or explosion.

Use crumpled newspaper or brown paper for padding, not styrofoam or magazine paper.

I just checked the box it came in and i still have the plastic it came in.