Hello keiluko-ga
Thank-you for your question.
In the USA, what you are and are not allowed to bring on to an
aircraft is governed by the Transportation Security Administration
(TSA). Their website can be accessed here:
http://www.tsa.gov/public/
Their list of permitted and prohibited items can be viewed here:
In HTML:
http://66.102.9.104/search?q=cache:smIcGT94-CQJ:www.tsa.gov/public/interweb/assetlibrary/Permitted_Prohibited_5_16_2005_v3.pdf
As a PDF file:
http://www.tsa.gov/public/interweb/assetlibrary/Permitted_Prohibited_5_16_2005_v3.pdf
Further advice can be found here:
http://www.tsa.gov/public/interapp/editorial/editorial_1012.xml
In summary the TSA site states:
"Prohibited items are weapons, explosives, incendiaries, and include
items that are seemingly harmless but may be used as weapons - the
so-called "dual use" items."
The items you wish to take on board do not fit into any of these
categories and therefore will be safe to take on an aircraft. The TSA
also explicitly state that laptops and other similar electronic
devices *are* allowed. The parts you are carrying are used in these
devices so there should be no problem.
What I would recommend is that when you check-in for your flight to
declare the items with the check-in assistant. She may indicate that
you can only travel with these items in luggage that travels in the
aircraft hold although I see no reason why this should be so. If she
indicates that it is safe to carry the items in your hand luggage I
would recommend that you take them this way.
When you reach the luggage/X-ray screeners declare that you are
carrying the computer parts and ask for them to be hand screened. If
this is not possible try to get them to assure you that the hard
drives will not be damaged by their equipment.
In summary, according to the rules and regulations laid down by the
TSA there is no reason why your computer parts should not be allowed
at LAX.
I would like to take this opportunity to wish you a safe trip. If you
require any further information on this subject please do not hesitate
to ask for clarification.
Additional Links:
http://www.airsafe.com/issues/security.htm
http://www.airsafe.com/danger.htm |
Request for Answer Clarification by
keiluko-ga
on
17 Aug 2005 12:42 PDT
what if i have an anti static bag on all of them
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Clarification of Answer by
palitoy-ga
on
17 Aug 2005 13:01 PDT
The screeners may ask you to open the anti-static bag so that they can
examine the contents. This bag would not protect the items from the
X-ray machine. Photographers use lead-lined bags to protect their
precious films and cards, you may be able to get a similar bag for
your equipment.
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Request for Answer Clarification by
keiluko-ga
on
17 Aug 2005 13:49 PDT
http://www.pcguide.com/care/care/mediaAirport-c.html says that they do
not get damaged.
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Clarification of Answer by
palitoy-ga
on
17 Aug 2005 13:59 PDT
This is probably true and I see no reason why they should get damaged
by the X-rays.
My suggestion was based more on ensuring the items are carefully
scanned. Sometimes the bags coming off the X-ray scanners are thrown
around and squashed up against other heavy bags whilst people collect
them. If the items are checked by hand you will not have to worry
about them being damaged in the scanner.
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Clarification of Answer by
palitoy-ga
on
17 Aug 2005 14:07 PDT
The FDA also back up this information on their site.
"Q9: Will my electronic equipment be harmed by x-rays when it passes
through a cabinet x ray system?
A9: No, the x-ray dose received when a piece of electronic equipment
is scanned by a cabinet x ray system used for security screening will
not harm electronic equipment."
http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/comp/cabinetxrayfaq.html
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Clarification of Answer by
palitoy-ga
on
17 Aug 2005 14:10 PDT
This thread also provides some interesting reading. There are several
strong magnets in the vicinity of the scanners which could cause harm
to magnetic media such as hard drives.
http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=001OdM
I hope this additional information is useful for you.
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Request for Answer Clarification by
keiluko-ga
on
17 Aug 2005 14:17 PDT
well that answers all my questions thank you
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Clarification of Answer by
palitoy-ga
on
17 Aug 2005 14:33 PDT
Thank-you for the rating and generous tip. They are both appreciated,
I'm glad I could help.
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