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Waldemar Puszkarz wrote: > > Hi, > > this is probably an old thread, but what is the consensus if such exists: > is it really safe to expose laptops to x-rays scanners while taking them > aboard of planes? What does this scanning affect in the first place? Is > it a hard drive? Wouldn't it be then prudent to send a hard drive with > the remaining package that, I guess (but correct me if I am wrong) is not > exposed to scanners, provided the hard drive is removable. Of course, one > could not use the laptop on the plane then, but that would be fine with > me anyway. > > Your opinion on and your own experience in this matter would be > highly appreciated. I am going for a longer trip to Europe and would > like to have a clear idea of how to protect my TP in this situation. > > Thanks in advance, > Waldemar > > ----------------- > Waldemar Puszkarz > Waldemar's List: www.netservers.com/~waldemar/list.shtml The problem isn't with the X-rays. Older X-ray machines had pretty large drive motors for the belt and they weren't always properly shileded, the magnetic fields from these motors were more of a problem. Some places with old outdated equipment might pose a risk, but here in the states I doubt if you have to worry about it. I've sent my laptop thru the x-ray machine countless times without any ill effects. You'd probably be better off worrying about carrying it thru the magnetometer (metal detector). BTW someplaces require you to x-ray it and hand inspect it by turning it on, so make sure you have a good battery or bring the cord. Greg Alvandian Society of Aviation Maintenance Professionals