Bringing a PC on an airplane.

[Locke]

I built a PC for a friend of mine across the country, and rather than ship it to him, I decided to take it with me. It's packed in an antec box with foam and all. CPU/HSF are disconnected and yadda yadda.

My question arises from the fact that I didn't check to see if it was ok to bring a PC(or check it) on an airplane. Does anyone have any experience with this?

Thanks!

 

[shortylickens]

Its OK if you mean luggage. But not carry-on.

They've been letting laptops on all this time. Those are PC's too.

 

[conjur]

Just make sure no wires are protruding and it doesn't have "BOMB" stamped on the box.

 

[Drakkon]

why go through all the hassle of brining it on the plane when shipping would be Much much mucho much easier? even through ups I'd rather put up $20 than deal with the airline and all the crap their going to put that case through.
And have you SEEN how they treat luggage? Its worse than UPS

 

[Ricemarine]

Originally posted by: Drakkon
And have you SEEN how they treat luggage? Its worse than UPS

So true.
QFT

 

[intogamer]

make sure you double box it or something
post results!!!

yeah use fedex ground home residental
18lbs z640 speakers in a x530 box= 7.XX OMFG!!!

 

[Ricemarine]

Originally posted by: intogamer
make sure you double box it or something
post results!!!

yeah use fedex ground home residental
18lbs z640 speakers in a x530 box= 7.XX OMFG!!!

that reminds me.
What's the best shipping company?...
I usually used USPS, but will I save money using fedex or UPS?...
I have to ship a power supply tomorrow heh.

 

[Keyvan]

Originally posted by: Ricemarine

Originally posted by: Drakkon
And have you SEEN how they treat luggage? Its worse than UPS

So true.
QFT

that really depends on the airline and the airport.

 

[DVad3r]

My buddies went to quakecon (Texas) one time from Toronto with 2 systems. Going there it was fine, coming back, they got hassled like mad and questioned by customs...Don't know the exact reason but I believe it was something about trying to smuggle in computer hardware without paying taxes...lol.

 

[Locke]

whew... I think I am going to ship it actually. I forgot it was only around $20 to ship a PC =)

 

[Kelemvor]

I wouldn't be surprised if you are forced to chekc it. After all you could open up the package and use the case panel as a weapon, pull out the memory chips and use them to slash people, etc...

Just take all the items out of their slots and wrap each individual thing in a bunch of foam and such. Then put them all inside the case and then wrap that whole thing up. Should be fine to just check it then.

 

[DVad3r]

Customs is retarded nowadays, my dad had to take out my Rebel XT when flying to germany and they actually gave it a thourough inspection because they thought it was something...explosive device maybe? I dunno

 

[Leros]

Originally posted by: Ricemarine

Originally posted by: intogamer
make sure you double box it or something
post results!!!

yeah use fedex ground home residental
18lbs z640 speakers in a x530 box= 7.XX OMFG!!!

that reminds me.
What's the best shipping company?...
I usually used USPS, but will I save money using fedex or UPS?...
I have to ship a power supply tomorrow heh.

USPS is totally based on weight, so for light items they are good. UPS and FedEx use a combination of weight and volume, so its cheaper to ship a heavy item with them than USPS.