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15 questions linked to/from Flying with a desktop computer (as checked luggage)
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Can I bring my desktop computer as check-in baggage on a flight? [duplicate]
I am moving from Malaysia to the US, and planning to bring my desktop computer with me. I plan to pack it in my checked-in luggage. Will the computer risk being damaged? Any precaution should I take ...
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Shipping a computer from Europe to the U.S [duplicate]
I plan to be travelling to the United States from Europe (the Netherlands specifically) and want to bring my computer. I measured it and it exceeds the dimensions for hand luggage. I'm worried that if ...
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Putting delicate computer parts with clothes as carry on in airport? [duplicate]
Bringing my computer with me, I'm gonna strip out pretty much most of the important things in my computer, put it in a anti static bag then wrapping it in my clothes in my luggage
Its gonna be carry ...
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How to bring big electronics in aeroplane? [duplicate]
I want to bring PC + PS, in a separate flight though.
Can I carry it as hand-luggage or check it in as luggage and mark it as fragile?
Do I need to pack it with special box (maybe wooden box)?
Or is ...
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Mac computer on a plane [duplicate]
Im traveling from NY to Toronto on a plane. Can I take a desk iMac computer in the checked luggage without the risk of mess up the computer because of the heat or coldness of the cargo of the aircraft?...
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Can I put my desktop pc into checked in luggage? [duplicate]
My PC case is heavy, so I will only bring the following:
-Motherboard
-RAM sticks
-Video Card
-3 HDDs (Planning to put this on handcarry)
-Power Supply
-AIO Cooler (water cooler)
-Keyboard and Mouse (...
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Can I pack a cardboard box as checked luggage?
As mentioned in another question, I'm planning on traveling with a desktop computer as checked baggage. After considering the options, I've decided to take it in its original cardboard box (used for ...
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What can security officials do when they suspect my checked baggage?
Chris S answer in this question recommends against packing items such as desktop computer because they can look suspicious to the security officials.
Assuming I lock my luggage, what can they do if ...
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Does insurance for expensive Items in checked luggage exist?
While I plan to travel with a desktop computer in checked luggage, I am yet to find an insurance that covers much of significant value.
We have coverage that comes with credit cards with limits of $...
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Can I bring a full sized tower PC onto an airplane as a carry-on without packing it?
I had driven down to Florida from Pennsylvania and brought my desktop with me as I built it, and wasn't gonna be down here for a month without it. Long story short, my transmission blew before I was ...
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Bringing a PC tower with water cooling as checked luggage on an airplane
I am planning to take my PC Tower as a checked luggage on an airplane. I have already looked for answers online and I know that it is allowed by the TSA.
I have also spoken to my PC Build company, who ...
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Taking a Desktop Computer Overseas - Options? [duplicate]
I am moving overseas for a few months and will be working remotely, which will require me to take my desktop computer.
What are the best methods to take a desktop computer overseas? What potential ...
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Can I take my gaming computer as luggage? Leaving Saudi Arabia to Malaysia in 27hours [duplicate]
So basically, I have this small form factor gaming PC that I built a few months back for portability*, and I will be leaving to Malaysia to study*, but I believe I might need a capable PC since my ...
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Traveling with Computer Components in Carry-On
The advice given to travel with a desktop computer is to remove the hard drive and pack it into carry-on luggage. Is this still allowed if the hard-drive is not connected to anything?
Given that we ...
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Moving to Netherlands from Kazakhstan with my PC
I will be flying to Amsterdam from Nur-Sultan with a connecting leg in Warsaw. The airline is LOT Polish airlines on both legs. I was thinking to bring my PC with me to Amsterdam. My plan is to carry ...
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