Can best buy install ram without voiding warranty?

[kyleplusitunes]

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Here's the deal. I called apple, they want 359.00 dollars to increase the ram in my 2010 17 inch MBP. I called best buy and asked if they could do this without voiding the warranty. They said they could, and it's nearly 1/4 the price.

However I just wanted to double check before I took it in to make sure my warranty isn't voided by this.

Can anyone confirm? Thanks!

 

[GoCubsGo]

Yes they can but why bother? Memory is a user replaceable component.
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1270#link4

 

[simsaladimbamba]

You can even do it for less.
http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Repair/Installing-MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Unibody-Mid-2010-RAM/3032/1

And you won't void the warranty, unless you damage something of course.

 

[leftywamumonkey]

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It won't void the warranty but do you really want Best But to do it? Its a very simple process.

 

[greytmom]

I would do it myself, rather than paying someone else to do it.

 

[Brettla]

just do it yourself, you might even learn a few things in the process.

 

[GGJstudios]

Apple Warranty: Installing Memory, Expansion Cards, User Installable Parts Does Not Void Warranty

Instructions on replacing memory are on page 45 of your User's Guide.

 

[kyleplusitunes]

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I was under the assumption removing the bottom plate would void my warranty? Can someone point ne to the correct ram I'd need for a 17 inch MBP with a 4 gig chip installed already?

 

[GGJstudios]

I was under the assumption removing the bottom plate would void my warranty?

Read the links I just posted.

Can someone point ne to the correct ram I'd need for a 17 inch MBP with a 4 gig chip installed already?

RAM is installed in pairs. You don't have a single 4GB stick installed; you have 2 x 2GB sticks. You would replace this with 2 x 4GB sticks.

Buying RAM
Installing RAM
Matched RAM on Intel Macs
Understanding Intel Mac RAM

http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/memory/Apple_MacBook_MacBook_Pro/Upgrade/DDR3

 

[kyleplusitunes]

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Thanks a lot for all the info!

 

[kyleplusitunes]

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Is this the right ram? Listed for 97.99 for an 8gb kit? Is this the fastest ram possible?

http://www.crucial.com/store/listparts.aspx?model=MacBook%20Pro%202.53GHz%20Intel%20Core%20i5%20%2817-inch%20DDR3%29%20MC024LL/A

 

[Brettla]

That's the correct ram, it's the right speed, there is faster out there, but this is the right spec for your computer, anything faster won't do anything in your machine.

 

[smallnshort247]

Don't pay Apple OR Best Buy to do it. I worked at Best Buy before and their GeekSquad people do nothing but rip people off. The RAM is honestly one of the easiest parts to replace. I'd do it for free for any friend who asked. Anywho, do you know anyone who is pretty decent w/ opening a computer? There are YouTube videos that walk you through step by step of how to do it. Good luck!

 

[kyleplusitunes]

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That's the correct ram, it's the right speed, there is faster out there, but this is the right spec for your computer, anything faster won't do anything in your machine.

Thanks a ton!

 

[LeeRod]

It is a bit cheaper here: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148276&Tpk=Crucial CT2KIT51264BC1067

 

[ExiledMafia]

You can definitely do it yourself, there are tons of videos out there detailing how to do it. But if you don't feel comfortable I would take it to best buy.

 

[saejro]

I was told memory and harddrive upgrades do not void the warranty. I agree with others. Do it on your own. Check out OWC to fine the right memory and follow their directions.

http://www.macsales.com/

 

[NickZac]

I would hire a gorilla to work on my MBP before Best Buy. As others said, do it yourself as its very easy and quick. Your computer will be in better hands as well.