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    Reformat HD voids warranty?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by bosser, Jul 5, 2008.

  1. bosser

    bosser Notebook Enthusiast

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    i have a lenovo t61 laptop. my question is does formating my laptop to install windows xp, voids the warranty? thank you for your reply :)
     
    bosser, Jul 5, 2008
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    JaneL Super Moderator

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    No, it won't void your warranty, but they may require you to restore the factory preloaded OS before they will help you.
     
    JaneL, Jul 5, 2008
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    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    Warranty only covers hardware.
     
    flipfire, Jul 5, 2008
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    KUNFUCHOPSTICKS Notebook Consultant

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    ok good I was worried there too because i'm going to XP wipe then drivers only.
     
    KUNFUCHOPSTICKS, Jul 5, 2008
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  5. bosser

    bosser Notebook Enthusiast

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    ahh. so its safe to go to windows xp. nice! :) i'll format it today.
    anyway if i want to go back to vista, will i just press the think vantage button then restore? thanks!!
     
    bosser, Jul 5, 2008
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