Flying back with computer parts

[GeorgeKellow]

Hi all! 

 

I'm flying back to the UK from Malaga (Spain) and I bought some computer parts (Used) and I was wondering if I can fly them back? The only problem is that I only fly out with hand luggage only, no bag underneath the plane

 

Can anyone shed any light on this? 

 

The type of parts i'm taking over is; 

 

GPU's

CPU's 

Motherboards 

RAM

[Senzelian]

Meh, hard to say.
Maybe you should call your airline and they can help you out.

[GeorgeKellow]

7 minutes ago, Senzelian said:

Meh, hard to say.
Maybe you should call your airline.

I reckon the airline might be okay with it, I'm more worried about security 

[ki8aras]

1 minute ago, GeorgeKellow said:

I reckon the airline might be okay with it, I'm more worried about security 

here in greece at least you need to report it to customs and you have to pay a fee or you could say that you're just taking them now and you will bring them back at a later date

[Senzelian]

2 minutes ago, GeorgeKellow said:

I reckon the airline might be okay with it, I'm more worried about security 

Yes of course, but they might have more information on the subject. Usually they work closely with airport security together.

I think security isn't even the problem, but customs might be the problem when landing.

[GeorgeKellow]

3 minutes ago, Senzelian said:

Yes of course, but they might have more information on the subject. Usually they work closely with airport security together.

I think security isn't even the problem, but customs might be the problem when landing.

You've got a good point. I think if its below the value of £450 (Which it is) you don't have to declare it? I could be wrong 

[Senzelian]

2 minutes ago, GeorgeKellow said:

You've got a good point. I think if its below the value of £450 (Which it is) you don't have to declare it? I could be wrong 

I don't know the rules of GB.

Here in Germany it depends on the items, where you bought them from and what the value of those items are.

 

Since they are used parts, it might be fine.

[Christophe Corazza]

Security isn't the problem. They aren't considered as a security risk to the aircraft, aircraft personnel or the passengers.

And since you stay within the EU, customs is also not the problem (there is still a free movement of people and goods throughout the EU).

 

The only concern would be damaging the components. The CPUs and RAM modules would be fine. However, the GPUs and motherboards are quite fragile. I would sugest placing them in anti static bags and surrouding them with some soft fabric like clothes to protect them against shocks.

[GeorgeKellow]

2 minutes ago, Christophe Corazza said:

Security isn't the problem. They aren't considered as a security risk to the aircraft, aircraft personnel or the passengers.

And since you stay within the EU, customs is also not the problem (there is still a free movement of people and goods throughout the EU).

 

The only concern would be damaging the components. The CPUs and RAM modules would be fine. However, the GPUs and motherboards are quite fragile. I would sugest placing them in anti static bags and surrouding them with some soft fabric like clothes to protect them against shocks.

The parts are faulty anyway, got someone local who buys faulty goods for a top price! 

[Christophe Corazza]

15 minutes ago, GeorgeKellow said:

The parts are faulty anyway, got someone local who buys faulty goods for a top price! 

 

Then you should only worry about not exceeding the weight limit of your hand luggage