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    Asus W3V upgrading and warranty

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by travelinstygian, Oct 6, 2005.

  1. travelinstygian

    travelinstygian Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi there,

    My Asus W3V comes in today; I would like to upgrade the RAM but am wondering if this voids the 2 year global warranty. Anyone know?

    Thanks!
     
    travelinstygian, Oct 6, 2005
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    No it does not. Memory and most hard drives are considered user upgradeable parts.
     
    ZaZ, Oct 6, 2005
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    LaZzZy_Dude Notebook Evangelist

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    I don't think that does apply for ASUS.
     
    LaZzZy_Dude, Oct 6, 2005
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  4. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    Just keep the old components and put them back in if you ever need to send the computer for repair. Asus's service obligation is for the equipment they sold you.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Oct 7, 2005
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    AuroraS Notebook Virtuoso

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    Agreed; if you change the RAM and/or HDD, ASUS will not provide any service on your notebook.

    Changing the RAM and HDD, to ASUS, is considered voiding the warranty...like John said, just keep the old parts and put them back in IF you need to ever service it.
     
    AuroraS, Oct 7, 2005
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  6. travelinstygian

    travelinstygian Notebook Enthusiast

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    to clarify, I only want to add on the the existing RAM, as it is 512 X 1, with another channel to spare
     
    travelinstygian, Oct 7, 2005
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  7. John Ratsey

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    Then go ahead, but take the extra RAM out if you ever need to send the computer back to Asus.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Oct 7, 2005
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    Kimochi Notebook Consultant

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    this is tru, i talked to a guy who worked for ASUS headquarter in the US. He says that you can go ahead and upgrade your ram, why else would they give you an empty slot, but just take it out if you ever have problems. There is no way that they will be able to tell that you added ram.
     
    Kimochi, Oct 7, 2005
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  9. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Exactly what the rep told me at an ASUS showcase here a few months ago, they were like, why else would we install only 1 module underneath the KB and leave the slot on the bottom alone? :p
     
    coriolis, Oct 7, 2005
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    Im about to send my W3V in for a few repairs - mine came with a gig of RAM, so I should remove the stick that is underneath correct? Anyone know where those directions are that explain how to do this correctly? Thanks!
     
    iikimchee, Oct 17, 2005
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  11. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Go to the ASUS FAQ and scroll down. Should be near the bottom, the assembly guides.

    Or check out the Assembly Guides stickied in this forum
     
    coriolis, Oct 17, 2005
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