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Tracula posted:I wanted to check something here. I had already posted a thread about it but wanted to double check here in case my thread falls through the cracks. I'm going to be going to the UK for a period of time to stay with a friend, about four months. I'm going to be taking some computer components along: hard drive, motherboard, power supply (maybe), etc. I'm positive I can package them safely. I've got static bags, bubble wrap, foam, etc. Is there anything I should know about putting them in a carry on, such as if they need to be declared or anything? It is some circuitry with loose wires and poo poo bundled with it and I admit to a fair degree of paranoia about flying since it always feels like everyone is pretty jumpy about stuff. You're not going to get shot at by TSA if that's what you're asking, but it will almost certainly be a pain in the rear end. Maybe you should look into laptop computers instead of bringing a bitcoin miner. To be somewhat less snarky, also keep in mind that the voltage is different in Europe (220V), so your power supply might not work (it probably will, but check--e.g. the Xbox power supplies do not work on the normal voltage ranges).
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Saladman posted:You're not going to get shot at by TSA if that's what you're asking, but it will almost certainly be a pain in the rear end. Maybe you should look into laptop computers instead of bringing a bitcoin miner. Well I'm going to be spending a few months there and the friend I'm staying with does have a spare case and power supply as well as some other things. It would really be a matter as simple as sticking it all in the case and hooking it up once more. I do have an old as dirt laptop I plan to take as a backup but having my primary machine while over there would be nice.
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Honestly, it seems like it would be a lot simpler to just bring it as a tower. I had a Turkish style coffee grinder that is basically a long metal tube with a bunch of interlocking gears inside, and I brought that through a number of international check ins in several countries and never had a serious problem, but I did always pack it on top and wait near by so I could explain.
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