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    Change components in 17xr3 keep old parts?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by mmpl, Jun 13, 2011.

  1. mmpl

    mmpl Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello i just get my new shiny 17xr3 with 2630qm cpu 320 gb hdd 7.2k and 2x2 gb ram 1333 mhz and i changed them on 2820qm 2x4gb 1600mhz kingston hyperx ram and intel 510 ssd 120 gb and now my question, can i sell the original parts or i need to keep them if i will send laptop on warranty service(to put back original parts before send it to dell).
     
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  2. katalin_2003

    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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    In the sad case when you're system will have to be repaired, Dell can void your warranty if they can prove that the cause of the issue is one of your parts.
    That is one and second maybe they'll decide to replace your system in which case you'll have to return this one, what if you don't have the original parts?
     
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  3. pmassey31545

    pmassey31545 Whats the mission sir?

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    If you ever have to send it in, you will have no proof you ever put those parts in the lappy. Hold on to the old ones-or, insist they send techs out to fix it. I have had 3 replacements from AW/Dell and any aftermarket stuff I do I have always had the chance to take out b4 sending back bc they sent me the replacement first.
    If you send it in, they will only guarantee the original config. Better hold onto them. IMO
     
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  4. ACHlLLES

    ACHlLLES Notebook Virtuoso

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    Upgrade your warranty to at home service

    Keep the old parts in case of replacement system
     
    ACHlLLES, Jun 13, 2011
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