FAA Urges Passengers to Not Use Samsung Galaxy Note 7 on Planes

Re:FAA Urges Passengers to Not Use Samsung Galaxy Note 7 on ... by robryan on Friday September 09, 2016 @01:01AM (#12459730)

A while back I checked a second, relatively bulky laptop that I was carrying for a new employee. As I understood it the current rule is that you shouldn't check a laptop battery that isn't plugged in but it is fine as part of the laptop?

On another flight I also checked a power bank before learning of the rules surrounding them, which depending on capacity could be a lot more dangerous.

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Re:FAA Urges Passengers to Not Use Samsung Galaxy Note 7 on ... by leetrout on Friday September 09, 2016 @01:16AM (#12459781)

I'm not sure about specifics there. It's an interesting thing to think about though... whether a battery with exposed leads has more potential to short vs being attached to something. (I would assume the exposed leads would be worse.)

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Re:FAA Urges Passengers to Not Use Samsung Galaxy Note 7 on ... by ghshephard on Friday September 09, 2016 @01:48AM (#12459882)

You never ever leave leads exposed. That is absolutely the fastest way to start a fire. Either pack it with the equipment, or make damn sure you have some industrial covers for those leads.

And yes, I have had people do a piss poor job securing their leads, and then have the equipment rub up against metal, and "Poof" - instant smoke. (Thankfully the luggage was with us, so we were able to stop it before it became a fire)

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