Partial paint job

I couldn't find this information by search and this isn't officially covered in the warranty info.

I hope to paint my name by use of stencil on the T61. I have these done on my PowerBooks and it was always distinguishable right away (my friends have the same units). This isn't full paint job, but just 6 letter name painted with automotive interior paint. This will not interact with the plastic material, but I wanted to know if anyone knows whether this will void the warranty.

Thank you in advance.

 

Seems like they could void it if they wanted to, might be worth calling in and speaking to a rep about it.

 

O, and Apple has a similar statement in their warranty:

 

Seems to me like they could under certain circumstances if they really wanted to be picky. I'd say if the paint was sprayed on and there was some over-spray that made it's way inside the chassis and onto the motherboard or other components then they would have a good argument for voiding your warranty. Otherwise I don't see what the difference is between having your name with paint vs. a sticker or "skin" applied to the outside chassis; If there is no overspray then how can it cause anymore harm than a sticker?

Sounds like a good idea. I'd like to see a pic.

 

Does something as insignificant as paint count as a modification though? I mean that could be like saying putting fingerprints on your laptop is a modification.

 

This is why skins and shells exist. You can paint or mod those.

Incidentally, has anyone seen a TP shell?

 

I would say physically adding something to the outside of the case like paint which as stated could overspray or something like that is a modification.

Remember warranties usually have many "fallback" terms which let the company not accept the warranty repair request in certain cases. Whether they act upon these terms is up to them.

 

why spray if you can just get custom vinyl lettering?

 

You know how things are branded on at schools for school property (computers included) would this void their warranty as well (I am sure it will not as schools have buying power to back it up). This is very gray and I am asking forum members, as I do not trust customer rep people with this answer.
Also, I have seen Dell's at work painted on with location numbers and date purchased as well.

I don't want vinyl lettering as I want something that will put my name down on this machine on the outside to distinguish it and it isn't as easy as peeling it off.

 

I think Lenovo can let you add an asset tag to the device.

 

You might try getting it in email form from a rep so you have proof of what they say and thus can send it in with a warranty claim?

Just an idea at least.