For more general information: Maintaining your drawing tablet
Avoid any kind of drop from a height
Ensure that nothing will scratch the surface/screen
Do not leave the cables in the ports. Disconnect them. If you leave them in, they might push and pull on the port and loosen it.
If you are using a case, consider one with a hard shell
If you are using a case, ensure that the tablet does not shift around as the case moves
These are simpler devices than pen displays, so they are generally more rugged
Avoid scratching the surface.
For example, I once put a pen tablet in my bag and also my car keys.
When I arrived at my destination, I found that my car keys had scratched the surface.
Ensure that nothing is going to press hard into the screen
Ensure that nothing will scratch the screen
Consider getting a case
Or maybe taping something like foam to cover the glass
If you are carrying your tablet with you or transporting it, consider extra protection with a case. More here: Tablet cases.
Drawing tablet pens are also very delicate.
Don't let them get thrown around
Don't let them fall
Ensure that the nib isn't subject to any force while in transit
See Pen cases.
I think it's always good to have a backup pen.
If, after transport, the screen of your pen display is not working, you might still be able to use it as a pen tablet. See Using a pen display as a pen tablet.
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