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Oct 22, 2020 | 7:10 pm

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Originally Posted by jerry90210

So I will be traveling soon out of the US and considering bringing two of these screwdrivers with me. The reason being my laptop has issues at times and you need these screwdrivers to open up the laptop.

Now if i bring these in carry on luggage, I assume that would be an issue right?

My plan would be putting it in checked luggage. But does this increase the chance of a bag getting searched? I would put both in plastic ziplock bag.

In checked in bag I have carried many sorts of tools and car parts.

A Philips Screwdriver and Torx Screwdriver for a laptop would be very small
From link above

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Drills and Drill Bits

Carry On Bags: No
Checked Bags: Yes

Multi-tool without Blades

Carry On Bags: Yes
Checked Bags: Yes

Screwdriver (longer than 7 inches)

Carry On Bags: No
Checked Bags: Yes

Tools longer than 7 inches (measured from end to end when assembled) are prohibited in carry-on baggage; these items must be packed in your checked baggage.
Screwdrivers (shorter than 7 inches)

Carry On Bags: Yes
Checked Bags: Yes

But as always can depend on the people who inspect. All at your own risk.

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