Bringing a motherboard onto a plane-> stop by security?

[JEDI]

i plan to goto vegas. while there, i plan to visit Fry's Electronics and buy a few of k7s5a pro/xp2400+ combo deal. (rest for friends)

and i plan to put it in my carry-on. will i get hassled at the security check point at the airport?

THX

 

[tontod]

I have carried a motherboard as part of my carry-on, but that was before 9/11. Not sure if the new security rules will affect this.

 

[dabuddha]

They'll probably stop you.

 

[isekii]

just make sure you keep it in it's box.
I'm sure they'll check but it won't be a problelm.
You can always ship it via UPS ground or something for a cheap rate since it doesn't weigh mcuh.

 

[Spooner]

say it's just a really old laptop

 

[Demon-Xanth]

I doubt it. I didn't get hassled because of my homemade arcade stick.

 

[loup garou]

Probably not. Just make sure you keep it in the box and bring your receipt.

 

[newbiepcuser]

My buddy carried a whole computer onboard once. This was after 9-11 too. They just check it, etc. It was his carry on.
He didn't fly out an international airport though, they tend to have higher security standards.

 

[Encryptic]

I don't think so. If it's in a shrink-wrapped box that clearly states that it is a motherboard, I can't imagine them giving you too much of a hassle about it. It's not even really dangerous until you use it in a computer, after all.

 

[Rufio]

maybe call the airlines?

or mail it back?

or just try and get lucky?

 

[WinkOsmosis]

The problem isn't that it's a motherboard. The problem is that idiot baggage inspectors don't know what a motherboard is.

 

[Jeff7181]

Originally posted by: Spooner
say it's just a really old laptop

No no no... don't lie... then when they ask you to open it and they see it's not a laptop you'll look highly suspicious.
Like someone else said, keep it in it's box and keep your reciept handy... you might even call the airport ahead of time to ask about that.

 

[Analog]

Make sure that x-rays won't hurt it. Years ago I had a colleague take a circuit board to Europe that had a UV EPROM on it. X-rays will knock bits out of UV EPROMs - much to his chagrin...

 

[flot]

Ship it. It is NOT worth the hassle.

 

[AlienCraft]

Originally posted by: newbiepcuser
My buddy carried a whole computer onboard once. This was after 9-11 too. They just check it, etc. It was his carry on.
He didn't fly out an international airport though, they tend to have higher security standards.

My friend carried his G4 Desktop to Amsterdam via Carry-on. No problems, except finding someone to help him w/ MAC probs over there.

 

[Jeff7181]

Originally posted by: AlienCraft

Originally posted by: newbiepcuser
My buddy carried a whole computer onboard once. This was after 9-11 too. They just check it, etc. It was his carry on.
He didn't fly out an international airport though, they tend to have higher security standards.

My friend carried his G4 Desktop to Amsterdam via Carry-on. No problems, except finding someone to help him w/ MAC probs over there.

Those handles come in handy I guess =)

 

[AlienCraft]

Originally posted by: Jeff7181

Originally posted by: AlienCraft

Originally posted by: newbiepcuser
My buddy carried a whole computer onboard once. This was after 9-11 too. They just check it, etc. It was his carry on.
He didn't fly out an international airport though, they tend to have higher security standards.

My friend carried his G4 Desktop to Amsterdam via Carry-on. No problems, except finding someone to help him w/ MAC probs over there.

Those handles come in handy I guess =)

That's what I said.... They're finally being used for what the design implies, rather than as "fancy feet".

 

[ElFenix]

fry's changes specials on wednesdays and fridays, so if its a wednesday/thursday special, well, good luck

 

[Jeff7181]

Or a place to stick a rolled up piece of paper so it doesn't blow away with the window open =)

 

[dman]

I highly doubt it'll be an issue. Just send it thru xray with other carry-on stuff. They might ask you about it, but, otherwise no biggie. May get more flak from the airline folks for taking up too much storage with carry-on stuff.

 

[joelmold]

Won't be a problem, I used to work for the TSA.

Just take the mobo boxes out of your carry on bag and send them through the x-ray individually. If you leave them in your bag they will likely take them out and run them through again anyway.

The x-ray will not hurt them.

Make sure you don't have any tools though, even small eyeglass type screwdrivers are not allowed.

joel

 

[LordThing]

There's a Frys out that way? Hmmm...going there next month. Maybe I might spend some gambling winnings out there on nerd stuff.

My GF is going to be pissed you gave me this idead

 

[TJN23]

HOLD IT RIGHT THERE MISTER....JUST PUT DOWN THE ASUS A7N8X AND WE WON'T HAVE A PROBLEM

 

[JetBlack69]

Originally posted by: AlienCraft

Originally posted by: newbiepcuser
My buddy carried a whole computer onboard once. This was after 9-11 too. They just check it, etc. It was his carry on.
He didn't fly out an international airport though, they tend to have higher security standards.

My friend carried his G4 Desktop to Amsterdam via Carry-on. No problems, except finding someone to help him w/ MAC probs over there.

I brought my shuttle box (XPC) on board a plane, I had no issues. I just told them it was a computer and all was fine.