Reel Repairs: Prepare Ahead

JL Reel Service has a great tip on preparing for reel repairs. The short version is:
1) Keep the drawing/schematic of the reel that comes with the purchase.
2) Write the model, specific number, and year the reel was purchased on the drawing.
3) Store these where you know you'll find them later. I'd personally suggest somewhere related to your fishing gear but that's not likely to get damp. I.e. not on your boat, and probably not your basement.

Here's the full preparation post.