Laptop Charger (Cable & Power Brick)
A laptop charger's cable and power brick have no battery inside, so they're allowed in carry-on and checked bags without restriction.
Carry-on
Allowed
Checked
Allowed
Carry-on details
Allowed. A laptop's charging cable and power brick are just a cord and a transformer — there's no battery inside, so nothing in the lithium battery rule applies. Keep it in carry-on if you may need to work or charge during your flight or a layover.
Checked-bag details
Allowed. Since a laptop charger has no cells or battery, it can travel in checked luggage with no restriction. Pack it securely, since a loose brick and cable can bang around and fray during handling.
Special instructions
This applies to the standard wall charger (cable plus power brick) that comes with a laptop. It's a different item from a portable battery pack or power bank, which does contain a lithium battery and must stay in carry-on.
FAQ
- Can I pack my laptop charger in checked luggage?
- Yes. The cable and power brick have no battery, so there's no restriction on packing them in a checked bag.
- Is a laptop charger the same rule as a phone charger?
- Yes — both are cable-and-brick chargers with no battery, so both are allowed in carry-on and checked bags. Only battery-containing accessories, like a power bank, are carry-on only.
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Source: TSA — What Can I Bring? · Last verified: 2026-07-31
Final decision rests with the security officer at the checkpoint.