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    Upgrading HD for MBP would void warranty???

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by robertosee, Jul 15, 2007.

  1. robertosee

    robertosee Notebook Consultant

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    For MBP, would it void the warranty if I tried upgrading my hard drive... would apple store peeps would help me install it? if they do, would it still voids the warranty?
     
    robertosee, Jul 15, 2007
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    JimyTheAssassin Notebook Evangelist

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    Apple is authorized to upgrade the MBP harddrive because it requires opening the entire top of the laptop. If you did it yourself.. yes it will void the warranty
     
    JimyTheAssassin, Jul 15, 2007
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    Do you have to pay them for labor to upgrade the hard drive?
     
    washington101, Jul 15, 2007
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    unfortunately yes
     
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    Wow, regardless of how much labor is...that is bordering on total bull ****.
     
    washington101, Jul 15, 2007
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    in Germany you pay around 120$ to get a HD installed... that is labour only!
    So I did it myself. No problem!

    If you are handy with electronics and you don't damage anything, chances are that nobody would ever ask if you have a problem with the device and send it in for repairs that had nothing to do with the hard disc!
     
    randfee, Jul 15, 2007
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    i just talked to one of the apple guys at the store and they said they don't do any hardware upgrades.... i'm confused...
     
    robertosee, Jul 15, 2007
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    Look for a local authorized apple tech on the apple site. They will be able to upgrade the HD for you without voiding your warranty. Cost varies between different stores.

    The place I called said they would do it for $60 CAD, so it doesn't have to break the bank.
     
    Dal, Jul 15, 2007
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