There are disconnect plugs in the wire harness so you don't have to unplug anything from the boards. Just pull up a little on the bundles going down through the backbox hole and you will see them.

The head and cabinet have interlocking U-shaped metal pieces that fit together, when you unbolt the head it will need to slide forward a little to clear the metal piece before you can lift up, and vice versa when putting the head back on.

I don't disconnect anything. I take out the head bolts, and then put the back glass back in. You can lay the head down as if it had hinges. Shrink wrap or cargo strap around the head and body and you are good to go.

I've done this many, many times.

Jason

Honestly, I go with a completely different approach.

I pull the head off, then it's only about another two minutes to get the playfield out of the lower cabinet too at that point. This makes for three very easy to manage components, which is a particularly important thing to consider if you've got stairs or narrow turns to negotiate.

-Hans

+1 to this. Especially if you have help or have a hand truck and are strong enough to handle a 250lb machine on your own.

And don't forget to lock the head again before laying it down on the cab. It's the safest place for the backglass during transport.

viperrwk

+1 on this, pulling the playfield definitely makes the lower cabinet much easier to navigate.