I know, I know—sometimes you’re traveling with three laptops for work, and your carry-on is already bursting with Vaseline and anxiety. If you absolutely must check it, here’s your survival guide: wrap it in clothes like a mummy, use a hard-shell case, and remove the battery if humanly possible (good luck with that).
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But honestly? Don’t do it. You’d be better off shipping the laptop via a specialized courier with insurance. Or, you know, bring a smaller bag. I’m not judging your backpack choices, but I am judging that risk you’re about to take. Your laptop is not a pair of socks—it deserves first-class treatment.