Almost certainly the airline will not take ANY responsibility for checked electronics. Loss or damage.

Check the conditions of carriage... oh, for example BA

http://www.britishairways.com/en-us/...ns-of-carriage

8f) Fragile or perishable items must not be packed in baggage checked into the hold
You must not include in your checked baggage fragile or perishable items or items of special value such as:
•money
•jewellery
•precious metals
•computers
•personal electronic devices
•share certificates, bonds and other valuable documents
•business documents or
•passports and other identification documents.