Desktop computer and airport security and airlines

[PhoenixOrion]

Hi.
Does anyone know any restrictions/rules with taking a full-tower desktop computer on-board.

I can't find any general information online. I guess I may need to call the airline to confirm.

Thanks.

 

[AnonymouseUser]

If it can fit in an approved carryon bag, I don't see how there could be a problem.

 

[CTrain]

I have brought one and checked it in.
They will open it and check it and then sealed it with tapes that say "airport security" or something like that.

 

[PhoenixOrion]

its not the size that I worry about but more on the security checks with having it onboard. I want to hand-carry it and I can just see hassle from security personnel to check that all the parts inside are not "explosive."

 

[kami333]

I've carried on my Shuttle countless times to 3 continents and it was never a problem. At most they'll run the little cloth over it to detect explosives. They were more interested in the fact that I had 4 cell phones on me (1 personal, 1 work, 1 for Japan, 1 for Europe)

 

[WhoBeDaPlaya]

No problem. I've lugged a SFF, 12 HDDs, huge graphics cards, etc.

 

[PhoenixOrion]

It's a full tower.

Any advise on best way to hand-carry it?

I was thinking of buying some straps with a handle just like in the antec superlanboy. I wonder where I can get one just like it?

 

[kami333]

Originally posted by: PhoenixOrion
It's a full tower.

Any advise on best way to hand-carry it?

I was thinking of buying some straps with a handle just like in the antec superlanboy. I wonder where I can get one just like it?

Make it yourself?

Personally I would avoid it if you like your case and want to keep it relatively scratch/dent free. You want padding and cloth around it to keep bumps and bruises to a minimum.

 

[PhoenixOrion]

I guess I'd rather get a little bit of dents/scratches on the case but knowing that I took careful handling of it instead of having airport handlers put it through the ringer and possibly have all the components inside all loose after all that.