Transporting really large and heavy PC through aircraft

Ex0dus

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Im in a fix.

I need to take my PC to another city. Problem is that it weighs a lot and the casing is huge, as are the components ( GPU, CPU cooler, please check complete specs under my profile )

I dont think it prudent to check it in as baggage handling on PIA is horrible. Any suggestions?
 

Ex0dus

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Disassembling would be too much of a hassle. Is there any way to damage it while disassembling it? Im worried about the CPU cooler. Its was a pain to attach it, and it will be a pain to remove it. I hope I dont damage the processor during this process.

will check TCS rates, stupid casing itself weighs like 15 kg.
 

faraany3k

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Yes i think you should disassemble and remove the delicate parts like GPU and HDD. Rest will be fine via shipment as they have option for fragile electronics delivery.

I presume you are in Pakistan, then instead of TCS you can send via other cheaper services like OCS and Jaguar.
 

WH4Y

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I took my PC to KSA along with me. Since my casing is only around 3kg, I took it aswell. As for the horrible baggage you say, its not that horrible and just put on a fragile tag (they will provide you if you ask) and they will handle it with care.
 

Necrokiller

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Hopefully my reply isn't too late.

Im in a fix.

I need to take my PC to another city. Problem is that it weighs a lot and the casing is huge, as are the components ( GPU, CPU cooler, please check complete specs under my profile )

I dont think it prudent to check it in as baggage handling on PIA is horrible. Any suggestions?
My CM 690 was too huge so I had to leave that back. I disassembled my entire PC. This is best way to ensure the safety of the components. The CPU coolers are a Abuses will lead to ban to reassemble, I agree. But there is no risk of damaging the CPU in the process. I left the CPU seated on the motherboard and packed the motherboard in its original packaging.

CPU cooler (aftermarket), PSU, GPU, I packed them all in their original packaging.

For the HDD, I covered them in the anti-static bags and used the covers that came with the CM 690. A couple of these http://img.hexus.net/v2/cases/coolermaster/690/5.3.jpg - Packed the whole thing in bubble wrap in the end.

Stuffed everything in between clothes (sweaters and jackets; this works really well. Even brought my LCD like this).

The smaller parts like HDD can be stuffed in your hand carry bags which you can keep with you throughout the flight. Take as many components as you can like this.

Even after PIA rendering some of my luggage useless due to the poor handling, none of the components suffered any damage. I reassembled my PC here in a different casing.
 
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XxRebellionxX

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I brought my PC from Dubai along with my heavy ass casing, CM 690. I only took the HDD and GPU with me in hand carry. Packed the casing in its original packing and stuffed thermapols on the sides. Came through without a scratch

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Cerberus

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Only hdd gonna be issue
Take it with you
Rest ship via LCS economy service.
Rs 60/kg . I shipped Haf 932 via Faisal movers. costed me Rs 500

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AbbY

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15kgs for the casing? What is it made out of? Bricks?

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Anyhow. I'll suggest pulling out the HDDs and the GPU and taking them with you on air. Everything else would be fine by Daewoo. Their service is excellent. My luggage sent thru Daewoo reached before that thru PIA. Had to wait 3 extra days courtesy their bullshit sending my stuff somewhere else yada yada.

There's no rocket science to removing it. You can easily figure it out even if you're like 12.
 

abobobilly

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Its good idea to Disassemble the PC and take out the sensitive parts like HDD & GPU. Follow what Necrokiller said.

If you don't know how to open up your PC then watch a video over YouTube if you can or search Google for it. Its not at all difficult and with the help of a simple Screw Driver, you can do it easily.

You can leave the Motherboard inside the Casing and ship the casing through Cargo Services separately, which will cost you reasonably.
 
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