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IAN-UK
I've never had problems with cabin baggage on TP: there again I've never been excessively in excess. I wouldn't see your extra 5cm as over the top, but who knows? I'd be more worried that security could be having a bad day and ask you to turn the "computer" on
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You're *A so you can use business-class check-in. Maybe agents at that desk are programmed to offer a tad more flexibility: but again, who knows? At the gate your should get red-carpeted on board keeping you immune from size-checks.
All that's looking on the bright side. Of course, the only 100% no-cost solution is to pack the monitor securely and check it in: layers and layers of bubble-wrap should do it. As far as I know, Goldies still get a bag checked even on cheapo fares.
Thanks! I may go for the suitcase option - as I have a hard case Rimowa and shops on Madeira have plenty of bubble wrap on sale.