Voiding the warranty
Just a question to get what you all think. If I upgrade my Macbook Pro's hard drive to the 160GB model from Hitachi, I'll technically void my warranty won't I?
But realistically speaking, would that mean a loss of support if I need it in the future? I send it in to them for repair, but then they discover that I changed the hard drive and they send it back unrepaired because of it.
But realistically speaking, would that mean a loss of support if I need it in the future? I send it in to them for repair, but then they discover that I changed the hard drive and they send it back unrepaired because of it.
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Its very imperative for LAPTOP OWNERS as warrantee is more important to them than desktops.
I done already voided the warrantee on one of my new computers by changing the hdd adding 2 more hdds and the videocard.
But thats me, i'm a nerd and I dont leave nuthin stock
Just a question to get what you all think. If I upgrade my Macbook Pro's hard drive to the 160GB model from Hitachi, I'll technically void my warranty won't I?
But realistically speaking, would that mean a loss of support if I need it in the future? I send it in to them for repair, but then they discover that I changed the hard drive and they send it back unrepaired because of it.
Why don't you ask Apple? I remember rep statements to the effect of "if you don't break it, then it's covered", especially with respect to stuff like when they were asked about users upgrading their mini, which is another Apple product that's a little annoying to get into.
Despite having no doubt in my ability to install the 160 Gig drive in my MBP, I bought the drive and took it to an Apple Service Center to have the job done. That way, any damage done during the install would be covered by the service dept. I'd suggest you do the same.
Bring on the 300 Gig drives! I want one.
It will not void your warranty. AppleCare will not, however, cover any damage you may cause while installing the drive nor will it cover the drive.
Despite having no doubt in my ability to install the 160 Gig drive in my MBP, I bought the drive and took it to an Apple Service Center to have the job done. That way, any damage done during the install would be covered by the service dept. I'd suggest you do the same.
Bring on the 300 Gig drives! I want one.
ok, cool. That sounds good then. But all the same, I think I'll just do it myself rather than pay someone else.
Are 300 Gig drives rumored to be on the way? Maybe I should wait???
If you're concerned about the warranty, just get an Apple Authorized repair depot to install the new drive. It should be less than an hour's labour and gives some piece of mind.
Yes totally. YOUR LAPTOP WARRANTY IS VERY IMPORTANT. Especially as you approach the end of the 1st year of its life and you ARE KEEPING THE LAPTOP for another YEAR and so on....
(sorry about the CAPs, just making a point..... 'coz I violated my iBook G4 BIG TIME, managed to get screen replaced before I violated it by replacing the HD with a 5400rpm 60gb WesternDig...)
I agree with everything said above. As far as I'm concerned, it's not worth buying a Mac laptop without AppleCare. It's too important not to get. As a result, do everything you can to make sure you don't void that warranty. Hard drive upgrades aren't a big deal, but one small mistake during installation can ruin a very expensive computer. It won't be free to get it installed by a service center, but it's probably worth it for the peace of mind.
Yah, but if I do do anything to damage the computer during the installation. I've got safeware for up to 1300 bucks per incident.
http://www.safeware.com/
So unless I totally destroy the thing beyong all repair, my safeware won't be enough to replace the unit. But other than that, I don't think there's anything I could do that I couldn't recover from.
This makes me wish the mbp's hd was as easy as the mb.