AppleCare worth it if I use MCE OptiBay?

[ando27]

Anyone have experience with Apple's policies on modifying your computer yourself and it being covered still under applecare?

For example, I have a Samsung 830 in my Pro with the original HDD in the MCE Optibay. Say my display were to have a problem, could I take it in for service under AppleCare and receive said service, or would it be a problem with the replaced parts? Same question, but say my processor or MoBo fried?

 

[GGJstudios]

Anyone have experience with Apple's policies on modifying your computer yourself and it being covered still under applecare?

For example, I have a Samsung 830 in my Pro with the original HDD in the MCE Optibay. Say my display were to have a problem, could I take it in for service under AppleCare and receive said service, or would it be a problem with the replaced parts? Same question, but say my processor or MoBo fried?

Removing/replacing your optical drive voids your warranty and AppleCare.

 

[hotgrease]

I thought it only voided the warranty with respect to the specific part and not to the computer as a whole.

 

[GGJstudios]

I thought it only voided the warranty with respect to the specific part and not to the computer as a whole.

From the MacBook Pro User Guide:

Your MacBook Pro does not have any user-serviceable parts, except the hard drive and the memory.

From the AppleCare Protection Plan:

b. Limitations. The Plan does not cover:

(iii) Your use of or modification to the Covered Equipment, the Mac OS, iPod Software, Apple TV Software or Consumer Software in a manner for which the Covered Equipment or software is not intended to be used or modified;

From the Apple One (1) Year Limited Warranty - Mac:

This warranty does not apply: (g) to an Apple Product that has been modified to alter functionality or capability without the written permission of Apple;

 

[calderone]

In reality, it does not. Yes, AppleCare is worth it despite doing an OptiBay. You just need to take it out for service.

 

[ando27]

So if I just replace the optical drive pre service they won't be able to tell, huh?

Seems like it's still worth it if that's the case.

 

[yusukeaoki]

So if I just replace the optical drive pre service they won't be able to tell, huh?

Seems like it's still worth it if that's the case.

Yeah just put it back to original when your sending it in