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    Will this void a warranty?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by chrisbutts, Apr 21, 2006.

  1. chrisbutts

    chrisbutts Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've read a lot of posts about guys formatting their HD's on brand new notebooks to get rid of "bloatware", and then doing a clean install of the OS.

    Will this void a warranty or cause problems with support from HP?
     
    chrisbutts, Apr 21, 2006
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    nope not at all
     
    dingster1, Apr 21, 2006
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  3. Tim

    Tim Notebook Virtuoso

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    No your warrenty will not be void if you re-install windows.
    Tim
     
    Tim, Apr 21, 2006
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  4. chrisbutts

    chrisbutts Notebook Enthusiast

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    Good. That's the first thing I'll do when I get my notebook.
     
    chrisbutts, Apr 21, 2006
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    WeAreNotAlone Notebook Deity

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    You've only got a 90 day warranty anyways so it's not like you're really losing anything.


    On losing support thru HP during that time.... that's debatable..... depending on "who" you get they could give you problems...

    You may want to run it a few days, to make sure it's not hardware defective....

    PS: Make SURE to make a DVD of the files in the c:\SwSetup folder

    I also copied any "HP" app I saw plus made a full copy the registry, plus sections of it pertaining to HP apps such as QuickPlay.


    You would be well advised to read /archive (PDF) these websites /links: http://radified.com/Articles/laptop.htm

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?p=1318531
     
    WeAreNotAlone, Apr 21, 2006
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    MGS2392 NAND Cat!

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    Errrrr... I'm pretty sure HP laptops come with 1 year warranty... Only refurbs get 90 Day...
     
    MGS2392, Apr 21, 2006
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    Xstation Notebook Consultant

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    90 days is for software support, 1 year is for hardware
     
    Xstation, Apr 21, 2006
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    chrisbutts Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for the great info!
     
    chrisbutts, Apr 21, 2006
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    Szadek Notebook Geek

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    Not sure about the 90 warranty for software, but no you will not void the 1 year warranty. Though, if you do send it in for repair, it will (except in some rare circumstances, or if you put it in writing that you do not want your data erased) be re-imaged to factory installation. Even if the issue is not with your hard drive or software.
     
    Szadek, Apr 22, 2006
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  10. WeAreNotAlone

    WeAreNotAlone Notebook Deity

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    Hmmm... Costco website says:
    1-year limited H/W warranty
    90-day S/W warranty


    HP site says:
    Standard warranty features:


    One year parts and labor, including return of equipment to HP and authorized service provider options
    One year of convenient 24x7 toll-free technical support in English or Spanish: 1-800-474-6836 (1-800-HP invent)
    One-hour e-mail assistance and real-time chat via a built-in Help and Support Center
    Easy-to-use website providing quick access to product diagnostics, FAQs, and top solutions
    For software, 30-day replacement of defective application media and one year of toll-free technical assistance
     
    WeAreNotAlone, Apr 23, 2006
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  11. A.J.

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    Ok, this may be a stupid question but what about re-installing windows, but returning your laptop within the 21 day period? Will they still accept it? :confused:
     
    A.J., Jun 6, 2006
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  12. Cox

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    well 21 is within 90 days so yes. And Costco has a better policy about Hp's then anyone. If it brakes that will give you a new one.
     
    Cox, Jun 6, 2006
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