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    Does installing a new HDD void my warranty...

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by DITTON, Feb 3, 2008.

  1. DITTON

    DITTON Notebook Guru

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    I know RAM upgrades don't void the Apple warranty but would a HDD replacement?
     
    DITTON, Feb 3, 2008
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    stealthsniper96 What Was I Thinkin'?

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    what system? the macbook pro i think it does, but most people can do it w/o any problems. macbook, no it doesnt
     
    stealthsniper96, Feb 3, 2008
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    I believe it only voids the hard drives warranty.
     
    Arquis, Feb 3, 2008
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    Sorry, I've got a MacBook. I was thinking of popping in either a 200/250 gb 7200rpm drive in the not so far off future.
     
    DITTON, Feb 3, 2008
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    upgrading the MB's hard drive is an easy job! It's another story on the MBP
     
    a4 abt, Feb 3, 2008
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    The MacBook is fine. It voids the warranty on the MBP, but it doesn't void it on the MacBook. You're set, DITTON! :)
     
    Sam, Feb 3, 2008
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    Sweet, I'll be doing that up soon, along with my long awaited 2GB Ram upgrade...if anyone has the time, whats the issue with the MBP?
     
    DITTON, Feb 3, 2008
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    the HDD in the MBP requires opening the whole thing to get to, unlike the MB.
     
    Arquis, Feb 3, 2008
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    Its more work...whereas the MacBook's is pretty straightforward. Its not impossible, just harder.
     
    Sam, Feb 3, 2008
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