Data doubler

Data doubler void ANY warranty. If you did not break anything during the process then you can return it to OEM state and bring it in for warranty.

You have consumer right, it doesn't void your warranty? lol. What kind of logic is that?

OWC's data doubler is build to Apple's specs? Who says so? Did Apple authorize it? There are many other companies that builds to 'Apple's specs'. That does not mean it is.

 

Just put the superdrive back in for any warranty repairs.

Another option: just get a NAS for all your media. Good ones like Synology support all sorts of hand features for all your devices.

 

When I was a Genius the rule was any modifications void the warranty for THAT PART and any parts you may have damaged during installation. If all went smoothly during install, your warranty would be voided for the disk drive, and being only an authorized Apple technician any Genius would not be allowed to perform any sort of repairs on the second HDD. So say you had an issue with the display, that would still be covered because it clearly was not a result of any unauthorized modification. Of course, it is always up to the Genius's discretion, and it's been a year since I worked there so things may have changed.

 

I have never heard of Apple playing hardball with this - I've had machines with data doublers repaired under warranty - Apple never made a fuss. I asked the genius whether they wanted me to replace the SD, and they said no need.