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    Getting a D630, couple questions on upgrading HD + Network card

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by guy121, Nov 24, 2007.

  1. guy121

    guy121 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,

    I'm about to order the D630 and I'm wondering if I'm able to upgrade the network card without voiding the warranty? Also can I upgrade the HD without voiding the warranty? Is it a SATA or ATA drive?
     
    guy121, Nov 24, 2007
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  2. adinu

    adinu I pwn teh n00bs.

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    HDs can be upgraded w/o losing warranty, but a thing like the wireless card might. Call up Dell and ask them. If it doesn't void it, then it's an easy swap. Just pull out the old one and plug the new one in.
     
    adinu, Nov 24, 2007
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  3. Khris

    Khris Yes I am better than you!

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    Upgrading the wireless card should not void the warranty either. It's accessed via a cover on the underside of the laptop.

    Changing the wireless card is no more difficult than changing the HD.
     
    Khris, Nov 24, 2007
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    pitz Notebook Deity

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    HDD is SATA.
     
    pitz, Nov 25, 2007
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    guy121 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks everyone! This can help others who are thinking of purchasing their own upgrades to get better for less.
     
    guy121, Nov 25, 2007
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    cvx5832 Notebook Evangelist

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    On the D630, the wireless card will be under the keyboard.

    Regards,
    Paolo
     
    cvx5832, Nov 26, 2007
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  7. Khris

    Khris Yes I am better than you!

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    Thanks! ;)

    Same advice still applies however, you will not void your warranty as they keyboard is a user-serviceable part as well.
     
    Khris, Nov 26, 2007
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