I still recommend carrying anything that you don’t want to get damage during a long flight (that would include you motherboard.) It is best to leave you motherboard in the original packaging as this packaging will protect the delicate circuits from eletro-static charge.

Another reason that I can think of that you might want to keep the original package intact is that it might not look good to have an undentifiable circuit board that other wise could look like someting else to the screener at the airport.

It is best to keep it close to you (in the carry-on) and make sure you pack it well and don’t be surprise if security will want to check it out just make sure you let them know it is a motherboard.

I am bringing back a motherboard from the United States. Will it be okay for this to go into my checked luggage (damage from security screening?) I imagine it would be similar with checking a laptop but I didn’t know if the case gave it any added protection. Many thanks.

I don’t recommend packing your laptop in your luggage on your trip. The chance of your laptop getting damage from being toss around inside a suitcase is great. I ounce packed a camera inside my suitcase only to find a damage lens when I open up the suitcase. The camera was well packed but did not survive the trip underneath the plain.

I suggest keep you laptop close to you. I am sure other seasoned traveler would all agree on this one.

Thanks