—Is it possible for airport X-rays to damage flash media, floppy diskettes, or laptop computers?

May 8, 2008 by FD

Is it possible for airport X-rays to damage flash media, floppy diskettes, or laptop computers?

In today�s world, many people travel with their laptop computer. The need increases constantly to use your laptop for work no matter where you are traveling. The use of the laptop computer has become so important that many hotels and motels provide the internet service free. The laptop is considering a daily part of equipment for many marketing and other types of professions. The laptop is very expensive to purchase and maintain that is why it is vital to make sure that it is packed and handled very well.

X-ray machines emit an electromagnetic energy, which is not magnetic. Since the X-ray, machines at the airport are not magnet then there is no harm done to the flash media card, the floppy diskettes or laptop computers. The manufacturers have made very sure that your equipment can stand up to X-ray equipment without suffering damages. X-ray machines at the airport do not affect items like cell phones, MP3 Players, and other electronic gadgets. These same types of items are affected when exposed to metal detectors. The laptop if improperly handled while traveling faces the risk of damage. That is why that it is best to carry the laptop on board with you if you are traveling by plane, train or bus. Unfortunately, baggage handlers do not take the care needed when handling items of this nature. Your camera flash media card is much like your other equipment damage will not occur by the X-ray machine. You may travel very safely with your equipment but you should take it along with you for safety sake.

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