Can you put your laptop in checked luggage? Technically, yes. Many airlines don’t physically stop you. It’s not illegal. But it’s stupid.
Would you put your phone in a blender? No? Same logic. The cargo hold is a blender of chaos, heat, and gravity. Your laptop is the victim.
So, keep it close. Keep it safe. And when the person next to you asks, “Hey, is your laptop in your bag?” you can smugly say, “Hell no. I read a fun article about it once.”
Happy travels, you clever gadget guardian.