Can you bring a Switch on a plane?

Any device with a lithium battery (phone, laptop, Switch, power bank) must be in your carry on bag. Do not put them in checked luggage. Do not gate check a bag without first removing them.

Can I bring a Nintendo Switch through TSA?

Checked Bags: Yes

Please place the console in a separate bin for X-ray screening. For more prohibited items, please go to the 'What Can I Bring?' page. The final decision rests with the TSA officer on whether an item is allowed through the checkpoint.

Does a Nintendo Switch have a lithium battery?

The Nintendo Switch system and certain accessories contain a rechargeable lithium ion battery.

Can you bring electrical equipment on a plane?

Most consumer personal electronic devices containing batteries are allowed in carry-on and checked baggage, including but not limited to cell phones, smart phones, data loggers, PDAs , electronic games, tablets, laptop computers, cameras, camcorders, watches, calculators, etc.

What electronics can you not fly with?

Nintendo Switch on an Airplane

What devices are not allowed on a plane?

Officers may ask you to power up your electronic device, including cell phones. Powerless devices will not be permitted onboard the aircraft. TSA does not read or copy information from your device.

Can I bring my Nintendo switch dock on a plane?

Can You Bring A Nintendo Switch Dock On A Plane? While it would be nice to play on a Nintendo Switch in TV mode rather than handheld, it's not possible on a plane. However, the dock is allowed to be in carry-on luggage because it is small enough.

How much lithium is in a Nintendo Switch?

Since the Nintendo Switch is in essence a portable console (and consoles are traditionally plugged into a power supply), it has quite heavy battery requirements, and this is satisfied by a huge 16 Wh lithium ion battery, which is far bigger than the 5.6 Wh battery found in in the Wii U GamePad.

What happens if you have a lithium battery in checked luggage?

Lithium-ion batteries in checked luggage are okay if they are installed in some kind of device. For example, even though you probably wouldn't want to check your laptop computer in at the counter, its lithium-ion battery is safely installed in the computer. It is safe to put it in your checked luggage.

Do I need to take Switch out at airport security?

Do I need to remove electronics from my carry-on bags? Yes, you should plan to remove personal electronic devices larger than a cell phone from your carry-on bag and put them in a separate bin with nothing placed on or under them for security screening. (This does not apply to TSA PreCheck™ passengers.)

How do you pack a Switch?

Packing the box is pretty straightforward. Just wrap the Nintendo Switch box several times over with the bubble wrap, or start by placing a layer or two of bubble wrap down in the bottom of the box.

Can you bring electronics in carry-on or luggage?

We recommend that you keep all your electronic devices in carry-on baggage. If you prefer to pack these in your suitcase, please check with your airline first and make sure that they are completely switched off - not in "sleep" or "hibernate" mode.

How does TSA detect lithium batteries?

The way to catch stray lithium-ion batteries is to blast X-rays on the luggage. When exposed, the electromagnetic radiation passes through and bounces off various things inside the bag differently depending on the density of the many types of material.

Do checked bags get scanned for lithium batteries?

Are checked bags scanned for these lithium batteries before loaded? -- Dan K., Va. A: The bags are scanned for security, not specifically for lithium batteries. If you leave a lithium battery in your bag it will travel with you.

Does TSA check for lithium batteries?

Checked Bags: No

Spare (uninstalled) lithium ion and lithium metal batteries, including power banks and cell phone battery charging cases, must be carried in carry-on baggage only.

Does a Nintendo Switch use batteries?

The battery life will depend on the games you play. For instance, the battery will last approximately 5.5 hours for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.

What kind of battery is in a Switch?

Nintendo Switch Console Battery

Replace a HAC-003 model battery compatible with the Nintendo Switch and Switch OLED gaming console. 4310 mAh. 16 Watt Hours (Wh). 3.7 Volts (V).

Do Switch JoyCons have lithium batteries?

Joy-Con contain non-removable 3.7 volt 525 mAh 1.9 watt hour lithium-ion polymer batteries; they are charged when attached to a Switch console that itself is charging. A separate "charging grip" accessory allows the controllers to be charged in a gamepad configuration via USB-C.

What is considered a carry-on bag?

Carry-on bags shouldn't be larger than 22 inches long, 14 inches wide and 9 inches high including handles and wheels. Dimensions of personal items should not exceed 18 inches long, 14 inches wide and 8 inches high. There are no weight restrictions for carry-on luggage.

Can you bring food through TSA?

Solid food items (not liquids or gels) can be transported in either your carry-on or checked bags. Liquid or gel food items larger than 3.4 oz are not allowed in carry-on bags and should be placed in your checked bags if possible.

Can you bring an HDMI cord on a plane?

Checked Bags: Yes

Please carefully pack your electronics items, making sure all cords are wrapped and any DVDs, CDs, or cassettes are removed from their devices. While you can pack expensive, fragile electronics items in checked or carry-on bags, we recommend packing them in your carry-on.

Where do you put electronics when flying?

When packing electronics in your hand luggage, make sure they're easily accessible as you may have to remove them from your bag when you go through airport security. Laptops and tablets will typically be screened outside your bag and placed in a separate tray.

What is the 3 1 1 rule?

Each passenger may carry liquids, gels and aerosols in travel-size containers that are 3.4 ounces or100 milliliters. Each passenger is limited to one quart-size bag of liquids, gels and aerosols.

What phones are banned by TSA?

The U.S. Department of Transportation, with the Federal Aviation Administration and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, have issued an emergency order to ban all Samsung Galaxy Note7 smartphone devices from air transportation in the United States.

What happens if you accidentally mail a lithium battery?

The penalties for failing to properly package or properly offer for transport a lithium battery can carry fines of up to $55,000 dollars per package per day.