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    Upgrade memory and LCD on Lenovo laptop without losing warranty?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Oemenia, Nov 1, 2014.

  1. Oemenia

    Oemenia Notebook Evangelist

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    My warranty is coming to an end but I'm looking to extend it for another 2 years for a mere £20. However I could really do with a better LCD and another 4 gigs of RAM to be safe. Unfortunately the only to increase the memory is by taking the hold thing apart and ofcourse a new screen would require that too.

    What options are there?
     
    Oemenia, Nov 1, 2014
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  2. davidricardo86

    davidricardo86 Notebook Deity

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    Have you asked technical support if you'd void your warranty by doing these upgrades? You may want to do that just to see what they say.
     
    davidricardo86, Nov 1, 2014
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  3. ajkula66

    ajkula66 Courage and Consequence

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    RAM upgrade will not void your warranty.

    Screen upgrade will. Theoretically speaking.

    This holds true in the US - the story might be different in the UK.

    Good luck.
     
    ajkula66, Nov 1, 2014
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  4. tijo

    tijo Sacred Blame

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    Ask Lenovo, they may still honor the warranty on components that weren't messed with even if you change the display or they may not. Dell honors the warranty on Alienwares, Latitudes and Precisions as long as "genuine Dell parts" are installed.
     
    tijo, Nov 2, 2014
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  5. TomJGX

    TomJGX I HATE BGA!

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    RAM shouldn't be a problem but the screen will definetly be...
     
    TomJGX, Nov 7, 2014
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  6. hhhd1

    hhhd1 Notebook Consultant

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    If your laptop is the same as in your signature: IdeaPad Z510

    You might loose warranty for replacing the ram too, since it is not designed for quick replacement.
     
    hhhd1, Nov 8, 2014
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