How do I prepare my laptop for travel?

1. Prepare Your Laptop for the Trip
  1. Remove confidential information from the hard drive to prevent it from being lost or stolen. ...
  2. Use hard drive encryption if possible or use a second hard drive. ...
  3. Turn off file and printer sharing. ...
  4. Configure your firewall to block inbound connections.




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Do not close any objects like pencils, notebooks or earbuds between the keyboard and screen. Not only could you damage these items, but you could also damage the screen or keyboard. Place it in a protective case: Next, secure your laptop in its protective case. Make sure you insert it correctly and close it securely.

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10 Ways to Keep Your Laptop Safe When Traveling
  1. Secure Laptop Bag. It's not just thieves who pose a threat on your precious laptop. ...
  2. Be Safe at the Hotel. ...
  3. Get a Security Cable Lock. ...
  4. Buy Insurance. ...
  5. Use Antivirus Software. ...
  6. Use a VPN. ...
  7. Install Theft Recovery Software. ...
  8. Record Laptop Details.


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Most electronic devices containing batteries are allowed both in carry-on and checked baggage. Customers can bring cell phones, smartphones, electronic games, tablets, computers, cameras, calculators, etc. General airline regulations suggest that all portable electronic devices are put in your carry-on baggage.

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Traveling with a laptop presents options: checked luggage or carry-on. While placing a laptop in checked luggage is technically allowed, it exposes it to risk factors like theft, damage, and temperature extremes. I strongly recommend keeping your laptop in your carry-on, where it's more secure and accessible.

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It's generally recommended to carry laptop chargers in your carry-on luggage rather than checking them in. Lithium-ion batteries, which are commonly used in laptop batteries and chargers, can be a fire hazard if they are damaged or short-circuited.

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Checked Bags: Yes Please remove the laptops from your bag and place it in a separate bin for X-ray screening. TSA PreCheck® travelers do not need to remove shoes, laptops, 3-1-1 liquids, belts or light jackets.

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Laptops with batteries below 160 watt-hours are allowed in hand and checked luggage, but batteries over 100 watt-hours require airline approval. Batteries over 160 watt-hours are banned. Spare batteries below 160 watt-hours are allowed only in hand luggage. Read Next: Can You Bring External Monitors on Planes?

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This covers typical dry cell batteries and lithium metal and lithium ion batteries for consumer electronics (AA, AAA, C, D, button cell, camera batteries, laptop batteries, etc.) Spare (uninstalled) lithium metal and lithium ion batteries are always prohibited in checked baggage and must be placed in carry-on.

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Never Carry Your Laptop When It's On – Before jumping around to a better table in a coffee shop, close your laptop lid and make sure it's either shut down, in sleep mode, or hibernating. Remember, your data is most vulnerable to knocks and bumps when in use.

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For items left in other areas of the airport, please check the airport's website for contact information. Items left behind at TSA security checkpoints are held by TSA for a minimum of 30 days or until the item is reunited with the original owner.

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Important Rules For Transporting Laptop On The Plane It's important to note that spare laptop batteries are prohibited, and only the original one inside the laptop is allowed. Passengers need to ensure the laptop stays switched off and will not accidentally turn on in any way.

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You are allowed to bring a quart-sized bag of liquids, aerosols, gels, creams and pastes through the checkpoint. These are limited to 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less per item. This is also known as the 3-1-1 liquids rule.

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Will the backpack fit under the seat in front of you? If so, then it probably won't be a problem, since you'll be able to put the strapped-together laptop/carry-on into the overhead bin and keep the backpack under the seat. But if they don't, then you have more than the allowed carry-on luggage.

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The main reason you have to remove your laptop from your bag is because its battery and other mechanical components are too dense for X-rays to penetrate effectively – especially if the scanning system is old. The same goes for power cords and other devices such as tablets and cameras.

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Items subject to the 3-1-1 rule include liquid and aerosol deodorant, cologne, perfume, shampoo, conditioner, dry shampoo, lotion, sunscreen and toothpaste. Outside of your clear quart-sized bag, you can pack your solid deodorant, toothbrush (manual and electronic), tweezers and mirrors.

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Remove the 3-1-1 liquids bag and place it in the bin. Ensure pockets are empty (keys, tissues, currency, wallets, cell phones, etc.) and remove bulky jewelry (valuable items can be placed in carry-on). Remove your shoes and place them directly on the X-ray belt.

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Is toothpaste considered a liquid by the TSA? Yes, toothpaste must adhere to the 3-1-1 rule for liquids and gels. Toothpaste can be brought through TSA security in your carry-on as long as it is 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less and placed in a 1-quart bag.

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Portable chargers or power banks containing a lithium ion battery must be packed in carry-on bags.

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