It's safe to keep your laptop in checked baggage if you do it properly. When it is well protected, you will retrieve it in the luggage carousel safely and undamaged. Losing your luggage with airlines isn't very common, but most people prefer to take their luggage on board to guarantee safety. You can enable remote data to delete when your laptop is in your checked bag; it will help you wipe off all your sensitive data if the system gets lost or stolen. Note that you can only store lithium-ion batteries in hold baggage.