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    Macbook Pro Ram Change - Void Warranty or no?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by masterchef341, Jun 3, 2008.

  1. masterchef341

    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    Just double checking- if i upgrade to 4 GB of ram on my macbook pro, and i do it myself, it doesn't void the warranty, right?
     
    masterchef341, Jun 3, 2008
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    It wouldn't the last time I checked.
     
    Budding, Jun 3, 2008
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    That's how I know it is also.
     
    cdnalsi, Jun 3, 2008
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    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    i was already pretty sure. just wanted to double check.
     
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    cdnalsi Food for the funky people

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    Yeah, I upgraded my RAM myself.

    One of the small screws was f**ked up though, so be extra careful unscrewing them! :D
    I had to drill the head so I can open the little RAM enclosure. That is bye-bye warranty for me, I suppose...
     
    cdnalsi, Jun 3, 2008
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  6. circa86

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    just make sure you actually have the right size screw driver and you won't strip the screw heads, it is worth the $1 or whatever to go pick one up anyway.
     
    circa86, Jun 3, 2008
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    My screw was almost stripped right from the get-go. I shoved the screwdriver in, and I stripped it totally. Guess the screw was lame quality..

    I didn't even force it..
     
    cdnalsi, Jun 3, 2008
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    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    i had to use an eyeglasses screwdriver. it worked fine.
     
    masterchef341, Jun 3, 2008
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    it really just important to use the proper size screwdriver, the screws are failry delicate and are made to work the the exact size screwdriver head.

    enjoy the 4GB masterchef, I know that I definitely do.
     
    circa86, Jun 3, 2008
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  10. Sam

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    No, Apple does not void your warranty for changing the RAM on the MacBook or MacBook Pro :).
     
    Sam, Jun 4, 2008
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