18 Nov
2002
18 Nov
'02
8:21 a.m.
Jeff,
I wouldn't lay it on its side, if anything, lay it on its back. Its
a steel reinforced cabinet and shouldn't really bend/twist at all. All I
would recommend is upon unloading it, speed a great deal of time unseating
every component (p/s, boards etc...) and reseat everything prior to power
up....
Curt
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeffrey Sharp" <jss(a)subatomix.com>
To: <cctalk(a)classiccmp.org>
Sent: Monday, November 18, 2002 2:11 PM
Subject: Moving a VAX 6000
I just got a VAX 6000. More details on the system
itself will come later.
Right now, I need to move it the short distance from its warehouse it my
garage. I will probably do this tomorrow. I want to run my logistics plan
by
the list and see if there are any problems.
Basically, my idea is to borrow my parents' utility trailer, throw an old
mattress (which I have) in it, lay the VAX on its side on top of the
mattress, and tie down. 3.5 miles later, we'll slide the VAX off and push
it
upright. Repeat the process to get the other cabinet.
My only concern ATM is laying the VAX on its side. That won't damage the
enclosure, will it?
--
Jeffrey Sharp