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    Replacing CPU voids warranty?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by fcorazza, Jan 6, 2007.

  1. fcorazza

    fcorazza Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm going to configure an Inspiron 6400 just because of its 1440x900 screen. Upgrading the CPU here in Ireland from T2050 to T7200 means a price difference of 420 euro. This totally doesn't make sense, since the retail price for the cpu is below 300 euro. Idem for the RAM.

    My question is: if I decide to buy the laptop with the T2050, and later I replace the CPU with a T7200, will this void my warranty?

    Last but not least, why Dell puts those stupid upgrade prices? Do they think we are all dumb?



    Thanks,
    Fabio
     
    fcorazza, Jan 6, 2007
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  2. NetBrakr

    NetBrakr Notebook Deity

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    Yes, abolutely, it will VOID your warrenty.

    As for your second question. Well, we are not all techie, remember? Some people are willing to spend their money to upgrades from Dell.

    JC
     
    NetBrakr, Jan 6, 2007
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  3. Zero

    Zero The Random Guy

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    Yes, it will void your warranty, as NetBrakr has said. Dell can make alot of money from processor upgrades, and thats why they have such high prices. They will force people in upgrading. Most people will just pay for the upgrade, but 50% or more, will want to upgrade to a better processor. Most will just be put of by the cost of the upgrade, and just leave it. But a few will upgrade the processer themselves.
     
    Zero, Jan 6, 2007
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  4. fcorazza

    fcorazza Notebook Enthusiast

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    I don't know more what to do.. really. Looking for a 15.4" 1440x900 but seems that only Dell ships a laptop with that resolution. On the other hand, upgrades are rip-off and video card leaves much to desire.

    :-(
     
    fcorazza, Jan 6, 2007
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  5. NetBrakr

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    Hey, its not just Dell does those, HP, Sony, Gateway, etc does it also.

    JC
     
    NetBrakr, Jan 6, 2007
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  6. fcorazza

    fcorazza Notebook Enthusiast

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    I know... I was ranting just because I'm desperate
    :)


    Fabio
     
    fcorazza, Jan 6, 2007
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  7. Msyvc

    Msyvc Notebook Consultant

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    I suppose if you're capable of replacing a cpu to upgrade, you're capable of putting the original back in if there is a prob. I'll let you wrestle in the throes of the gawd-awful immorality of it, or not. :D
     
    Msyvc, Jan 6, 2007
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  8. grumpy3b

    grumpy3b Notebook Evangelist

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    uhhhhh, yup...x'act-ly...
     
    grumpy3b, Jan 6, 2007
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  9. vespoli

    vespoli 402 NBR Reviewer

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    As noted, upgrading the CPU will void your warranty. However, upgrading the RAM will not.
     
    vespoli, Jan 6, 2007
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    mfmbcpman Notebook Consultant

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    mfmbcpman, Jan 7, 2007
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  11. Iceman0124

    Iceman0124 More news from nowhere

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    I dont think it totally voids the warranty, the cpu you put in wont be covered, or anything you damage in the process
     
    Iceman0124, Jan 7, 2007
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