Will the airport X-Ray machines ruin my hard drives?

Question

I'm bringing an Xbox 360 and my laptop in my carry on case. Will the airport X-Ray machines ruin the hard drives or any other part of either of these systems? Thanks.

Answer 1

Doubt it people run their laptops through all the time, i've done it numerous times never had an issue, never ran a 360 but i'm sure it'll be ok

Answer 2

If it erased the hard drive everytime some put their laptop threw i think the airlines would stop allowing laptops on planes. Your hard drive will be fine. Now just a heads up the people at security are going to double check you for being the 360 with you.

Answer 3

No, the X-ray machine won't ruin your hard drive - it's all digital stuff. Film for a camera would be the only thing that I wouldn't put through an X-ray machine.