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X-RAY knowledge

8 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/x-ray-knowledge.91533/

kanu2k7
kanu2k7 Original post #1
Jun 27, 2008 at 10:59 AM
Hi Guyz!!!!
Actually i am shifting to an international location, so I am taking my Desktop PC with me. And I am gonna disassemble my pc except for the cpu and mobo. I only wanted to know that during the customs checking they check they pass the baggages through X-RAY machines, So does it harms any PC component in any way. Please do tell me!!!
Thankyou!
J
Jun 27, 2008 at 12:00 PM
I dont think X rays affect computer parts. Read it somewhere on toms hardware forum....but be sure u mention that to airport authorities.
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pimpom #3
Jun 27, 2008 at 8:41 PM
Those security scans use low-powered X-rays that will not harm humans, much less common computer hardware. Don't worry.
P
Jun 27, 2008 at 11:31 PM
I brought a motherboard, two processors, Ram and a laptop from US without any issue. It was scanned by X ray.
RexRazr
RexRazr #5
Jun 27, 2008 at 11:37 PM
my lappy was bought n brought from us too 6 months ago n of course it came through two customs checking as usual...but no probs here
M
Jun 28, 2008 at 8:27 AM
hard disks do get affected-
RexRazr
RexRazr #7
Jun 28, 2008 at 1:26 PM
the minimal sensitive X-Ray on their scanners can't do any damage to hardware components...
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pimpom #8
Jun 28, 2008 at 3:02 PM
hard disks do get affected-
It will be enlightening for all of us if you backed that up with hard evidence.

I and many friends have had all kinds of computer hardware, including hard disks, pass through airport security X-rays many times without ill effect.

If you have evidence or have read a reliable account of an adverse effect caused by security X-rays, post them here so that others can judge the risks for themselves. Otherwise, such claims can cause unnecessary anxiety.