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    Does completely clearing the hdd void warranty?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by epsilon72, Dec 15, 2007.

  1. epsilon72

    epsilon72 Notebook Consultant

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    I ordered a vostro 1400 that should be here around the end of the month (wxga, 8400m, t5270, 2gb ram, 120gb hdd).

    I'm planning on using a fresh install of 32-bit xp pro along with x86_64 Gentoo linux (my main OS). I was planning on completely clearing the hard drive (including removing the backup partition thing) before I install the two OS's.

    Does doing so void the warranty? If so, would I be able to get another hard drive to use and swap the original in if I ever have warranty issues?
     
    epsilon72, Dec 15, 2007
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  2. vespoli

    vespoli 402 NBR Reviewer

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    That won't void your warranty. :)
     
    vespoli, Dec 15, 2007
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  3. sly

    sly m1530 owner!!!

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    NO it doesnt
     
    sly, Dec 15, 2007
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  4. epsilon72

    epsilon72 Notebook Consultant

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    Awesome. :)

    I'll boot the thing up into the pre-installed xp to check for any defects, and if all goes well the hard drive will be completely wiped out soon after. Linux for the win. :cool:
     
    epsilon72, Dec 15, 2007
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    k0smik0 Newbie

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    hi guys

    i have some problem than epsilon here :D

    i want totally clear lenovo 3000 n200 hdd (containing vista and a strange recovery hidden partition) to install debian.

    So i red in your posts that i don't void my (hardware) warranty... however, i could not able to find anything about this, in lenovo site and so on, for these days.

    Anyone can confirm that i don't still void warranty ? Perhaps, they could change rules, for new year 2008... in example...
    And anyone can links me url where i can read exactly about this ?

    thanks in advance,

    Massimiliano :D
     
    k0smik0, Feb 29, 2008
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  6. k0smik0

    k0smik0 Newbie

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    Pardon :D

    i mistook forum, i posted here than lenovo section.

    asd :D
     
    k0smik0, Feb 29, 2008
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  7. kanehi

    kanehi Notebook Deity

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    The warranty is usually hardwares and not software related.
     
    kanehi, Feb 29, 2008
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  8. nobscot6

    nobscot6 Wise One

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    yep

    warranty is hardware, not software
     
    nobscot6, Feb 29, 2008
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    Bowlerguy92 Notebook Deity

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    If it did, everyone would be screwed.
     
    Bowlerguy92, Feb 29, 2008
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