Bringing laptop without battery to the US [duplicate]

I own a laptop but without the battery (since I never used it, I gave it away). Since it is required to have a charged battery on some flights to the US, I was wondering how to bring my laptop to the US. Who should I contact to get an exemption?

Best Answer

There is not an "exemption" you can apply for, all you can do is take your power cord with the laptop and tell them that you only use the computer when plugged in.

TSA officers have the right to ask you to turn on an electronic device to prove it is a functional device. But not every device is checked, nor every flight, it is at the discretion of the TSA officers on duty when you arrive.

My experience is that they will allow you to use a wall outlet (they did for me after one long flight where my work needs exceeded my battery life)

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Can I exchange my laptop without battery?

f) The battery of the phone/laptop/tablet product proposed to be exchanged must not be dead or non-functional.

What happens if I use laptop without battery?

You can Use a Laptop without the BatteryPower variations could cause components on the laptop's motherboard to fail, which is something that the battery can prevent by acting the way a UPS would.

Do I have to remove battery from laptop when flying?

One more note about laptops: spare lithium ion batteries must be carried in carry-on baggage only, says the Federal Aviation Administration. That is, you cannot keep lithium ion batteries in your checked luggage, which will be scanned, and possibly denied onboard the airplane. Save yourself the hassle, and comply.

Do Laptops Work Without a Battery? (Yes - Here's How!)

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