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skatalite
Aug 24, 2008, 03:35 PM
We all know Apple charges stupid amounts to upgrade from 2GB to 4GB. Because of such the consensus usually is to buy the memory elsewhere and install it yourself or have someone certified by Apple to install it. That's where my question lies.

Is Apple's warranty null and void if a user replaces memory in his/her MacBook? Also, how much would Apple charge, if anything, if I took it in to ask them to replace the memory?

Thanks for any information.


robbieduncan
Aug 24, 2008, 03:37 PM
No, the warranty is not null and void, but if you break anything that damage is not covered as Apple only cover manufacturing defects, not accidental damage.
Jaffa Cake
Aug 24, 2008, 03:38 PM
Is Apple's warranty null and void if a user replaces memory in his/her MacBook?No, the RAM is considered to be a user-replaceable part. However, if you break anything else while you're in there then that may not be covered.
Bobioden
Aug 24, 2008, 05:11 PM
Changing MB memory takes all of 5 minutes. Remove 2 screws, remove ram, replace ram, put 2 screws back.
steelez
Aug 24, 2008, 10:29 PM
Just make sure you get the right size screwdriver, it's really tiny!
macbooker15
Aug 24, 2008, 10:57 PM
yep, its that easy...I upgraded just yesterday in 7 mins, 3 super small screws (P0 or #0 phillips size) and bam!
California King
Aug 24, 2008, 11:26 PM
Also, remember that MB's only go up to 3GB. MBP's go up to at least 4GB.
DeusInvictus7
Aug 25, 2008, 12:31 AM
Also, remember that MB's only go up to 3GB. MBP's go up to at least 4GB.

umm...this is wrong...

as long as the MB is late-2007 and later...itll go up to 4GB

read this http://guides.macrumors.com/Understanding_Intel_Mac_RAM
Jasoco
Aug 25, 2008, 12:32 AM
It took longer for me to get the RAM sticks out of the blister pack Crucial sent them in than it took for me to install them.

God I hate that stuff.
LifeAfter1am
Aug 25, 2008, 12:36 AM
that stuff will really tear up your hands and cut it. I got stitches because of that crapp
tsice19
Aug 25, 2008, 12:47 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Zjzv-mJxFY


YouTube is great for walk-through if you are unsure of how to do something.
California King
Aug 25, 2008, 01:14 AM
umm...this is wrong...

as long as the MB is late-2007 and later...itll go up to 4GB

read this http://guides.macrumors.com/Understanding_Intel_Mac_RAM

Completely forgot about that. My mistake.
DeusInvictus7
Aug 25, 2008, 01:40 AM
Completely forgot about that. My mistake.

its all good...:D