Laptop as hand luggage,do you have to take...?

Question

i'm bringing my laptop on the plane with me in my backpack and i'm wondering when you go through security to you need to take it out of your bag?

thanks x

Answer 1

Yes you need to take your laptop out of the bag and place it in one of those security bins by itself. It just allows them to scan it more closely. They may ask you turn the laptop on too, that doesn't happen often, but might.

Answer 2

You sure do, you need to remove it from your bag or laptop bag and place it in a plastic bin for x-ray, so keep it handy. You don't have to turn it on anymore, but it's a good idea to have it charged just in case.