As technology evolves we are left to fill in the blanks as to what can and can’t go through the security checkpoints. Sorry, TSA we can’t actually read your minds. The latest debate has been pertaining to Amazon’s latest E-Reader, the Kindle Fire.

These readers are ideal for traveling as they can browse the web at 30,000 feet, but lately several people have reported that the X-Ray machines at TSA checkpoints have damaged their Kindle Fire. Is that possible?

We investigated and turns out it can be a factor if there is a buildup of static inside the machine caused by the rubber belt. A static charge could feasibly damage the screen and stick to the particles of the screen.*

The solution? Make sure you keep your device (13 inches and under) in your bag. If it’s kept inside a bag, like MC Hammer once said, ‘You can’t touch this.’ Bring it TSA. More questions? Check out The official TSA Guidelines to Tablets and E-Readers

(Speaking of MC Hammer- get the dish on his endeavors in as a tech visionary. Can’t touch this, indeed.)

*original article from: Mashable & Geek Sugar