Originally Posted by
ozstamps
A medium level used lap top is worth nothing like $300 to anyone else except ME!
#1 rule in not getting caught taking things is to never tell anyone you have them. But then again, theifs are often not so smart. But enough of that.
Your main risk here is going to be force damage caused by any impact or drop... not just top or bottom but the sides where you have a number of modular components [not to mention of course all the internal goodies like the hard drive which are fairly mechanical]. The screen should perform just fine after the altitude, although again, it doesn't take a ton to break / disrupt them in terms of movement. Invest in the case or a bag designed to hold something mid-pack.
As ScottC mentioned, remove the battery to be safe on any warming issues.
You may want to hand carry that and pack the adapter a bit away. Not sure how the x-rays look at checked bags but less electronic "bumps" means less reason to open up, look, and move something up top.