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    Will upgrading my Inspiron 1520 from Vista to Windows 7 void my warranty?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by alazar14, Mar 10, 2010.

  1. alazar14

    alazar14 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just as the title states. Dell has not given me a straight answer. When I asked in their support they said and I quote.

    "We do offer upgrade packages, for windows 7 if you would like to do that it is very easy to do. I can help you with that now"

    However He didn't answer my question after asking twice he gave me similar replies.

    I have Hardware warranty and currently my pc is having a few hardware issues.

    Would It void my warranty if I send it in with windows 7 ?
     
    alazar14, Mar 10, 2010
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  2. Rodster

    Rodster Merica

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    The simple answer is NO it will NOT VOID your hardware warranty.

    They won't provide support software support if you install a different OS other that what shipped with your computer.
     
    Rodster, Mar 10, 2010
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  3. OneCool

    OneCool I AM NUMBER 67

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    No it will not!
     
    OneCool, Mar 10, 2010
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  4. jason1214

    jason1214 Notebook Evangelist

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    Rodknee is correct on both counts if you don't purchase it from Dell.
     
    jason1214, Mar 11, 2010
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  5. Ice Cold

    Ice Cold Notebook Deity

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    Of course not, since Windows 7 is like 95% Windows Vista anyways, just consider Windows 7, like a big Service Pack or Patch for Windows Vista.
     
    Ice Cold, Mar 11, 2010
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    kapilk007 Notebook Consultant

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    It will be written 1yr or 2y "limited Hardware Warranty".ur warranty has got nothing to do with the software in ur system.
    So it will surely not void ur warranty
     
    kapilk007, Mar 11, 2010
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