Can I leave my MacBook Pro in my briefcase through security?
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flex737
flex737
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Member since 02 Mar 2013
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Can I leave my MacBook Pro in my briefcase through security? Classified the same as an iPad as the battery cannot be removed?
pab2025
pab2025
Member since 25 Jun 2012
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no.
Phil Young
Phil Young
Qantas
Member since 22 Oct 2012
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And for a more descriptive answer: Definitely Not.
wilsoni Banned
wilsoni Banned
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Member since 28 Sep 2011
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Unfortunately the aviation security people fail to understand that SSD laptops such as Macbook are not a problem. Only those with magnetic storage media (traditional hard drive) actually need to be removed. But, as usual, one size fits all.
spinoza
spinoza
Member since 01 Feb 2012
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OP didn't even say he had a retina macbook pro, so quite possibly it isn't solid state. That it isn't removable isn't relevant.
watson374
watson374
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Member since 17 Aug 2012
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Correct, the airport goons will require you to remove it anyway.
It's a grey area, though, as some MacBooks still have the old drives.
spinoza
spinoza
Member since 01 Feb 2012
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I've been to countries where this was ok, I cant remember where.. but in Australia, no.
flex737
flex737
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Member since 02 Mar 2013
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Great thanks guys. Yes it is a SSD Macbook, any reference for just saying no?