How to Store Dell Portable Laptops without Damaging Them
Summary: Best practices for storing Dell laptops without causing damage. Learn about the risks of stacking laptops and explore alternative storage solutions like racks and carts.
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How To Properly Store Portable Computer Systems Without Damaging Them
When storing multiple laptop systems, it is a best practice not to stack them on top of each other. Other systems or heavy materials that are placed on top are likely to damage some of the systems at the bottom of the stack (Figure 1).
Figure 1 - How not to store your laptop systems.
Rack Systems For Storage
Note: The pictures below are examples of storing laptops.
It is best practice when storing laptop systems to put them in a rack. Systems are placed vertically next to each other and not on top of each other (Figure 2 and 3).
Figure 2 - Storing laptop systems in a rack.
Figure 3 - Storing laptop systems in a rack.
Another option is to use storage carts for the laptop systems (Figure 3 and 4).
Figure 4 - Storage of laptop systems in a Cart.
Figure 5 - Storage of laptop systems in a Cart.
Sometimes when space is at a premium, there is no alternative to stacking due to space limitations. If you must stack systems, it is suggested that you stack them in stacks of five (5) systems or less. Stacking systems any higher can damage the systems on the bottom of the stack, due to the combined weight of the systems on top (Figure 6 and 7).
Figure 6 - Limited stacking of systems for space conservation.
Figure 7 - Limited stacking of systems for space conservation.
There are some simple do it yourself (DYI) affordable concepts that may help you organize and store your laptop systems (Figure 8 - 10).
Figure 8 - Do it Yourself (DYI) Racking alternative options.
Figure 9 - Do it Yourself (DYI) Racking alternative options.
Figure 10 - Do it Yourself (DYI) Racking alternative options.
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Chromebook, G Series, Alienware, Inspiron, Latitude, Vostro, XPS, Mobile WorkstationsArticle Properties
Article Number: 000156267
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 03 Apr 2024
Version: 5
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