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    does upgrading ram/hard drive void your notebook's warranty?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Camel, Apr 21, 2006.

  1. Camel

    Camel Notebook Guru

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    I'm just wondering if installing additional RAM yourself, will void the notebook's battery? .. you know how they say that your notebook's warranty is void if you've tampered with anything or open up the casing, etc .. how about changing the optical drive? .. does that void the warranty too? .. or like upgrading to a bigger/faster hard-drive? ..

    no wonder vendors want you to buy their pre-built models, and stick you with a higher than market cost for more ram, etc! ..

    Bilal
     
    Camel, Apr 21, 2006
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  2. tecninja

    tecninja Notebook Enthusiast

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    No does not void warranty. The warranty however won't cover the newly installed hardware. Also most likely if you have a problem with the notebook dell will ask you to return the notebook to it's original configuration before helping you.
     
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Upgrading memory does not void the warranty. I would ask Dell what they consider a user upgradeable part is. Usually memory, hard drives and opticals drives are considered replaceable, but it never hurts to ask.
     
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  4. Tim

    Tim Notebook Virtuoso

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    Nope your warrenty won't become void. I am just posting this for the fun of it. :p I think you already got your answer. lol

    Oh and check new eggs prices for ram. That is where I got mine and it hasn't let me down yet. :)
    Tim
     
    Tim, Apr 21, 2006
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