Electronic Devices and airport security checks [duplicate]

I have seen recently that the US and UK have announced that all 'electronic devices' will have to be 'powered up' before allowing them on board a plane, I believe for the UK it's on all flights though I am not sure about the US.

Starting next month I am going to doing a fair amount of travelling overseas and I am concerned about some particular items I will be carrying like an external HDD, Apple TV, Apple wifi router and a mini PC (similar size to the Apple TV).

These devices don't have a battery and so can't be 'powered up', even if they are plugged in to the mains without a screen or keyboard you wouldn't really be able to tell they were actually 'on'.

I have tried to find out what the 'rules' are but they seem intentionally vague, does anyone have experience of carrying similar devices recently and know whether there might be a problem with the above.

I don't really want to end up at the airport facing losing a lot of expensive equipment and valuable data or missing the flight.

Best Answer

The checks only relate to hand luggage. Check it in.

I've done a dozen flights out of the UK since this alert, and I haven't been challenged yet to carry this out.

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Why does TSA look at electronics?

TSA said the screening \u201cis solely intended to verify that there has been no physical tampering or hidden threat placed within the electronic device.\u201d

Are airport security checks random?

The security personnel at the gate do not use a random number generator to select passengers to check. Rather, they stand by the gate and approach people. Now, the last couple of occasions they have chosen me, I've asked them what criteria they used, and both times I was told it was random.

How do I bypass airport security check?

Apply for TSA PreCheck TSA PreCheck is one of a few government-run trusted traveler programs, designed to allow members to use expedited security lanes at more than 200 U.S. airports. With TSA PreCheck, you can speed through security without removing your shoes, laptops, belts or jacket.

What is used in airport security checks?

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