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    Are Clevos still worth it if..

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by Risechi, Aug 15, 2015.

  1. Risechi

    Risechi Notebook Enthusiast

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    Self servicing (repasting/upgrading) voids your warranty?

    I ask because in my country it does (apparently). I gave them a call and ask about it and they don't support any user DIYs. I mean f*** the guy doesn't even know what a Clevo is ffs lol

    The rebrand im looking at is based on the Clevo P370SM-A
    http://www.g-tune.jp/note_model/i71100/#b
    http://www.g-tune.jp/products/solution/nextgear-note_i71100/

    Assuming i say "screw it" and just void the warranty, would a PREMA bios work on this particular rebrand? im asking cuz it will be japanese and it might have different drivers and stuff.

    Or should I go for an Dellienware 17 R2 with the AGA and buy a 980ti or Titan X for it? I was originally planning on getting the GT80 Titan SLI, but it's out of stock everywhere. They don't know when cuz it's MSI japans call.
     
    Risechi, Aug 15, 2015
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  2. Ethrem

    Ethrem Notebook Prophet

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    I would never buy a machine from a reseller that voids the warranty for any user replaceable parts being upgraded and especially if repasting the machine is disallowed.
     
    Ethrem, Aug 15, 2015
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  3. i_pk_pjers_i

    i_pk_pjers_i Even the ppl who never frown eventually break down

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    This is the truth right here. Seriously, find any other reseller.
     
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    Support.1@XOTIC PC Company Representative

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    Hopefully, that might be just a mis-informed rep that you are talking to, maybe playing it safe. Possibly because he doesn't want to say to do any upgrades, if he isn't 100% sure. Maybe talk with another rep from that company and see if they have the same answer, or if it is posted in their warranty section.
     
    Support.1@XOTIC PC, Aug 15, 2015
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  5. XMG

    XMG Company Representative

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    Yup, I would follow pat's advice.

    A repaste shouldn't be necessary if the SI builds the laptop properly. In Europe a seller can't void a warranty if the owner carries out work such as upgrading parts which are readdily accessible and can be bought "off the shelf" in a shop or online. I don't know if this is the same worldwide, but legally they shouldn't be able to do it.

    The attitude should be "yes you can upgrade and so on, but the parts that you add aren't covered under the laptop warranty and if you cause any damage whilst upgrading then that is also not covered".

    Flashing Prema Mod would likely void the warranty with most System Integrators, but it should only do so if it causes a direct hardware problem with the laptop. Used sensibly there shouldn't be any issues :)
     
    XMG, Aug 15, 2015
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  6. Risechi

    Risechi Notebook Enthusiast

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    Alright, I'll try to drop by their store if my working schedule permits.

    Will update again.

    Thanks guys!
     
    Risechi, Aug 17, 2015
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    Prostar Computer Company Representative

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    Some reps err on the side of caution, but many Clevo resellers don't condemn end-users from basic DIY projects (though we don't assume liability either, nor warrant anything installed not from us).
     
    Prostar Computer, Aug 17, 2015
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  8. n=1

    n=1 YEAH SCIENCE!

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    My reseller would be absolutely horrified (yet maybe slightly proud) at the uhhh, DIY projects I carried out on my Clevo. :D
     
    n=1, Aug 17, 2015
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    While most vendors that frequent this board have no problems with you doing maintenance like you mentioned, other re-branders definitely could void your warranty, its totally up to them. If they told you it will void your warranty, I would believe them. Then the call is up to you if you're willing to void it.
     
    Support.3@XOTIC PC, Aug 18, 2015
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