Can Laptop Be Taken In Checked Luggage. Here is the relevant screengrab from the TSA website. You can indeed pack your solid laptop in your checked luggage but we would recommend against it this is because not only do laptops contain lithium batteries which are not allowed in checked bags but it is also unsafe to do so the laptop can easily get stolen or broken during transit.
The FAA prohibits these devices in checked bags. Allowed in hand luggage. You cant legitimately pack any spare laptop batteries.
If it exceeds 100Wh then it will not be allowed full stop.
TSA Pre travelers do not need to remove shoes laptops 3-1-1 liquids belts or light jackets. For more prohibited items please go to the What Can I Bring page. If it is a desktop computer it can only be checked in. Its common knowledge that valuables can be stolen from checked bags or your items can get damaged and sometimes your checked bags can get lost.
