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    Open XPS 420 will warranty become void?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by student20077, Aug 11, 2008.

  1. student20077

    student20077 Notebook Enthusiast

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    if i open up the xps 420 desktop will my 1yr warranty become void?
     
    student20077, Aug 11, 2008
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  2. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    1. Is there any seal?

    2. Does the Dell website have a document describing how to remove and replace parts for your computer?

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Aug 11, 2008
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    student20077 Notebook Enthusiast

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    thats the thing john, i dont have a xps 420 because i plan on buying one soon.
    i want to install hardrive myself and wondering if i open the desktop will my warranty be void? im wondering whether there is any seal because dell may know i have opened it.

    the dell uk website is useless i tried searching with no result.

    thank you
     
    student20077, Aug 11, 2008
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  4. atbnet

    atbnet Notebook Prophet

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    You can install hard drives without voiding your warranty. There isn't a seal on the case.
     
    atbnet, Aug 11, 2008
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  5. Forte

    Forte NBR's Supreme Angel

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    Yeah, you can easily swap out components and everything, just don't break anything.
     
    Forte, Aug 11, 2008
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    DFI Fan Notebook Evangelist

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    Yes of course you can open the case, it's not a game console, it's a PC.
     
    DFI Fan, Aug 11, 2008
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    Just make sure you ground yourself or touch something metal to discharge. If you get a static electric shock on your motherboard... your doomed.
     
    Forte, Aug 11, 2008
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    Yeah I'd recommend not doing it over a carpet, do it on a wood floor with rubber shoes so you don't pick up static and keep touching metal every once in a while to ground yourself.
     
    DFI Fan, Aug 11, 2008
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