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    CPU Upgrading - Inspiron 1520

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Tex1ntux, Aug 23, 2008.

  1. Tex1ntux

    Tex1ntux Notebook Consultant

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    Would it be possible for me to upgrade my T7100 to a T8300 and sell my T7100 to someone with a T5450 who wanted to upgrade or something along those lines?

    I upgraded my service contract yesterday (now 5yr In-Home Service w/ Nights & Weekends with CompleteCare :D) and now that this laptop is going to be around for a while I figure I might as well put a little more horsepower under the hood.
     
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  2. SmoothTofu

    SmoothTofu Inspiron 1420 Owner

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    Upgrading your CPU is going to void that warranty, so I highly recommend you don't ;)
     
    SmoothTofu, Aug 23, 2008
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  3. Tex1ntux

    Tex1ntux Notebook Consultant

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    Really? The Dell Technician I chatted with gave me the impression I could upgrade anything I wanted in the system, but in the event the part broke or the system needed to be sent to the depot I would have to remove it.

    Edit:
    I don't think any of those say your warranty is void if you upgrade system components, just that if you break your laptop they don't cover it.
    I suppose I would have to keep the old T7100 around in the event I needed a laptop replacement, though...
     
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  4. SmoothTofu

    SmoothTofu Inspiron 1420 Owner

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    Well, from my experience the only parts any company will let you change is the RAM and HDD. I guess it's hard for them to tell, but if you damage something while changing the CPU they won't be covering it.
     
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    millermagic Rockin the pinktop

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    Servicing not authorized by Dell
     
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  6. Tex1ntux

    Tex1ntux Notebook Consultant

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    It says "Damage caused by: Servicing not authorized by Dell". So, upgrading your laptop does not void your warranty, but if any damage is caused by your actions will not be covered. I confirmed this with a chat session:
     
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  7. Andy

    Andy Notebook Prophet

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    Check out this thread, if upgrading ;)
     
    Andy, Aug 23, 2008
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  8. Tex1ntux

    Tex1ntux Notebook Consultant

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    Will bookmark, thanks for the link. :)
     
    Tex1ntux, Aug 23, 2008
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