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# Transporting your drawing tablet

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## General advice for all drawing tablets

* 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

## Protecting pen tablets (screenless tablets)

* 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.

## Protecting pen displays (screen tablets)

* 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

## Cases for tablets

If you are carrying your tablet with you or transporting it, consider extra protection with a case. More here: [Tablet cases](/drawtab/catalog/accessories/tablet-cases.md).

## Protecting your pens

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

## Cases for pens

See [Pen cases](/drawtab/catalog/accessories/pen-cases.md).

## Preparing for the worst

* 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](/drawtab/guides/customizing/pen-display-as-pen-tablet.md).