Slightly different situation, but while I was away in Israel for a conference, the battery on my laptop stopped holding a charge. Thus, I could only power on my machine if it was plugged in.
Of course in the airport I was asked to turn it on. I explained the situation and that I had no adapter, so they offered to take into a back room to check. I agreed and they came back around 15 minutes later to say it was charged and I should turn it on now.
Obviously something was lost in translation, but they ended up getting me to talk to the head of security. Finally I had to surrender my battery and charger for additional screening and pick them up at the airport a few days after my arrival.
Comments
Slightly different situation, but while I was away in Israel for a conference, the battery on my laptop stopped holding a charge. Thus, I could only power on my machine if it was plugged in.
Of course in the airport I was asked to turn it on. I explained the situation and that I had no adapter, so they offered to take into a back room to check. I agreed and they came back around 15 minutes later to say it was charged and I should turn it on now.
Obviously something was lost in translation, but they ended up getting me to talk to the head of security. Finally I had to surrender my battery and charger for additional screening and pick them up at the airport a few days after my arrival.