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    Will adding extra memory void the warranty?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by ed_h, Jul 23, 2008.

  1. ed_h

    ed_h Notebook Consultant

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    My T61p currently has 2GB of RAM. As I have the 32-bit version of Vista Ultimate, I am thinking of increasing the RAM to its maximum (ie. 3GB).

    Will putting in more RAM void the warranty of the machine? :confused:
     
    ed_h, Jul 23, 2008
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  2. JaneL

    JaneL Super Moderator

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    No, memory is a CRU (Customer Replaceable Unit). For instructions, watch the movie!
     
    JaneL, Jul 23, 2008
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  3. styfer

    styfer Notebook Enthusiast

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    cool
    *grabs a pack of popcorn*

    to add on to topic,
    for warranty purposes, do u need to keep the original ram / harddisk?
     
    styfer, Jul 24, 2008
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  4. The Fire Snake

    The Fire Snake Notebook Virtuoso

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    I don't know about the RAM but from what I have read here they don't need the harddrive in the machine when it is sent for servicing under warranty.
     
    The Fire Snake, Jul 24, 2008
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  5. GoGoGadget

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    I would make sure that if you ever sent the unit in for repair, you pull your memory. I think under their terms they don't consider themselves responsible for losing your additions.
     
    GoGoGadget, Jul 26, 2008
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  6. JaneL

    JaneL Super Moderator

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    This has been in the FAQs for TPF and the TP Mailing List since 2001 for a reason:

    5) Does EasyServ need my HDD to fix my ThinkPad?

    Never send anything to EasyServ that isn't part of the problem. Period.
     
    JaneL, Jul 26, 2008
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    lskeys Notebook Consultant

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    I've added 4gigs of memory & a 200gb 7200rpm hard drive since I received my T61 last August.
     
    lskeys, Jul 26, 2008
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    ela2 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Man does anybody do a search anymore???
     
    ela2, Jul 27, 2008
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