Thanks to all who replied. Im now in London and the flat panel is fine 🙂 I took the screws out the back, separated it from the base, slipped it into an oversized padded computer case (with adjustable straps for height varying - got it for $30 !) and Virgin Airways let me bring it on board as carry on luggage. Ive now assembled it again, changed the voltage via an adaptor, and the dell 1702 fp is working perfectly. Its lovely!
HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!
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