You can check in laptops; OP clearly misunderstands. https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/laptops https://www.tsa.gov/travel/securi

You can check in laptops; OP clearly misunderstands. https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/laptops https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/... There are stricter rules however for spare batteries, including power banks. https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/lithium-batteries-100-watt-hours-or-less-device https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/...