You might think, “But I’ll just wrap it in clothes!” Sorry, but clothes don’t stop a 50-pound suitcase from landing on it. That padding is like using a tissue to catch a bowling ball.
Also, theft happens. Checked bags go through a lot of hands, and a laptop is an easy target. It’s like leaving a diamond ring on a park bench and hoping nobody notices.
What About the X-Ray?
Airport X-rays are safe for electronics. They won’t mess with your data or the hard drive. So, no worries there.
But the real danger is the brute force of handling. The X-ray machine is the least of your problems.
