Last updated 2026-06-15 ยท MovePlan Editorial Team
Learning how to pack a TV protects an expensive, fragile screen. The original box is best, but a TV box with foam and upright transport will keep the panel safe.
Step: Back up settings and unplug all cables
Step: Photograph the cable connections before unplugging
Step: Use the original box if you still have it
Step: Otherwise buy an adjustable TV moving box
Step: Wrap the screen in a soft blanket, then the box
Step: Pad the corners and fill empty space with foam
Step: Label the box and mark which side is up
Step: Always transport the TV standing upright, never flat
Protecting a flat-screen television.
When: Pack the TV in the final days before move day.
Watch out: Do not lay a flat-screen TV down flat; the unsupported panel can crack under its own weight in transit.