Cushioning

• If the motherboard was manufactured and retailed as a separate component, and the original packaging is still available, this is always the best "first layer" of packing. If the motherboard was removed from a computer and/or the original packaging is unavailable, you will need to first wrap and cushion the component.
  
  Fully wrap or enclose the motherboard using polyethylene plastic and tape. You may also use a thick zip-lock style storage bag. This will protect the component from loose particles and dust, as well as moisture in the event of exposure to rain or snow.
  
  The best method of cushioning is standard bubble wrap. Use at least 6 to 7 layers of 3/16-inch (small) bubble wrap, ensuring that all edges are firmly cushioned. Use clear packing tape to hold the wrapping in place.
  
  It is also possible to use foam wrap over the plastic, but bubble wrap is the industry-standard best practice.
  
  

Boxing

• If you are using the original manufacturer's packing, and it is a solid cardboard or plastic construction, a single outer box is typically adequate. If you have used bubble-wrap or foam as cushioning, you should use two boxes (box in box).
  
  The inner box may be any simple cardboard construction that fully encloses the motherboard and the cushioning. The motherboard should rest solidly inside the inner box; it must not be loose or shake with the box. If the box is too large, add additional bubble wrap around the motherboard until it sets securely.
  
  The larger outer box must be a high-quality, solid thick-cardboard construction certified for shipping. If you are shipping via USPS Priority or Express Mail, FedEx, UPS or other major carriers, appropriate boxes are available free of charge. You may obtain them through their websites or from their retail outlets and shipping locations. If you are self-shipping, shipping boxes are typically available through the same office stores (Staples, Office Max or Office Depot) and retail outlets (Costco or Sam's Club) which sell bubble wrap.
  
  Place the inner box inside the outer box. The outer box must be filled with styrofoam, loose-fill peanuts, or large (1/2-inch) bubble wrap to ensure that the inner box does not shift around within the outer box. If you are able to shake the outer box with no interior movement, your motherboard is securely packed.
  
  

Sealing

• Close and seal the the outer box with at least 2 to 3 strips of pressure-sensitive 2-inch wide clear packing tape. Tape all seams and flaps on both the top and bottom of the box.
  
  It is also advisable to enclose an extra label or business card with your address and phone number, as well as the recipient's address and phone number inside the outer box before sealing it.