Does my laptop hav 2 be "on" when i go through security at an airport??

Question

im going 2 ny tomorow and im breing my laptop n a bag! it has sum clothes in it too bcus the bag tht is going under the plane couldnt fit all my clothes! so in tht bagg it will hav sum clothez and my laptop! and sum wires!

dus the laptop hav 2 be on and working while i go through security??

Answer 1

Your laptop does NOT need to be turned on when going through any airport in the U.S.  However, it needs to be taken out of the bag and placed separately in a bin provided by the airport.  The laptop has to be by itself in the bin, which means that you can't place your shoes or jacket in the same bin of your laptop.  Also, if you are traveling with a dvd player, that needs to be taken out as well and be placed in a separate bin.  Keep in mind that when going through airport security, please make sure you have your boarding pass and government photo i.d. with you.  Remember the 3-1-1 rule.  No liquid/s should be greater than 3oz. and it should be placed in 1 sealable quart size bag and should be placed in a bin.  Now that you have all these information handy, it should make it easier and simpler for you and others to go through security.

Answer 2

no, not on.

Answer 3

No, you leave your laptop off. I would suggest bringing the laptop bag along with you instead of checking it in since it's fragile.

Answer 4

I would so no, you will have to pass it through the metal detectors and scanners first anyway, the airlines dont allow any electronic gadgets or phones in use when up in the air cause it can mess with the planes electronics, just declare that you have it on you and they will check it out, make sure you get to the airport in enough time, cause this can cause delays, have a good flight! :)

Answer 5

You have to take your laptop out of it's bag, and put it in a tray. Then you put it back in. It doesn't NEED to be on. I always keep mine off.