a means is provided for packaging disc drives and other information - storage devices in a manner that reduces transmittal of shock to the packaged device . the device is placed in a static - dissipative package comprising an upper and lower portion , each of which is externally ribbed to absorb shock . further anti - impact protection is provided by internal buttresses that cushion the packaged device . the package is preferably a unitary article molded from pvc plastic sheeting , with the upper and lower portions joined at an accordion - like hinge . the upper and lower portions nest together at the peripheral edges , providing a labyrinthine path that prevents passage of contaminants . shock transmittal is reduced by a factor of approximately 5 - 7 .