Any way around carrying my iMac?

[Juxe]

I have to take my 20' G5 iMac to the genius bar today because the logic board failed the other day. Of course with my luck, the serial # does fall within the range of a free replacement extension program.... but the 3 years is up. Anyways, I'm going to bring it into the genius bar anyways and see what they say, but I don't really want to haul a huge 20' heavy iMac through the streets of downtown SF. I know for sure that I don't have the original box, but how big would a box need to be to carry one? I know the dimensions of the shipping is 27.4x25.7x10, but thats with keyboard, mouse, foam, etc.

Does anybody have any suggestions on how to package an iMac?

 

[NiroNavro]

iLugger: http://www.ilugger.com

This should make it very easy for you. This company is very reputable and favorable amongst iMac owners.

 

[Juxe]

Hmmm. I'm not sure I want to spend $130 when I'll probably just have to replace the iMac anyways. Maybe I will just have to look like a "dorkator" for a few hours today.

 

[GoCubsGo]

My vote:

 

[AppleGuy1980]

If you have a large rolling suitcase, that would do the trick. Just stick it in there with some kind of padding. Unless you plan to drop it down some stairs, I think that wrapping it with some towels would do unless you have something better: bubble wrap, those annoying foam peanuts, etc.

 

[kkat69]

A box or handled box from UPS store or U-Haul (if you can find them) Would work just fine. Just wrap it in bubble and put it in the box.

Also, maybe a small luggage carrier and bungie with it in the box always works. Sure you may look dorkish but if it saves on the arms then who cares.

 

[Juxe]

A box or handled box from UPS store or U-Haul (if you can find them) Would work just fine. Just wrap it in bubble and put it in the box.

Thank you! at last a solution! the iMac isn't too heavy, so I think it should be fine.

If I'm going in cause my computer won't start, do I need to bring my power cord and everything?