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Switching HDD/SSD voids warranty?

NovemberWhiskey

NovemberWhiskey

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First-time poster here.

I am considering a 17'' MBP, and I am wondering if swapping the standard 5400 RPM 320Gb HDD to a 256 Gb SSD will void the warranty on the macbook.

I keep hearing about how the Toshiba SSD that Apple puts into the MBP is inferior to other products. Is it worth it to just buy a standard HDD, and upgrade the drive myself later to a Samsung 256 Gb SSD?
 
spinnerlys said:
No.
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thanks. is that Apple's official policy?

When I was in the store, I asked two different reps and they both said I cannot switch the HDD myself without voiding the warranty.

I thought it was a little weird since this seems to be a common swap.
 
Of course they did, they want your money.

It is fine. It is in there printed manual and on the website and so, as they provide instuction on how to replace the hard drive, it is a user serviceable part.

The only way you would invalidate your warranty is if you don't follow the instrcutions to the letter. i.e. you carefully take it apart with a hammer
 
yeah you're absolutely fine to do it yourself. just remember though.... if you break anything in the process (tear a ribbon etc), then you will be responsible.
 
Thanks for the help!

So do you guys think it is a better idea to just get the standard 5400 RPM HDD, and then upgrade to a SSD myself so I can get the Samsung/Vertex/OCZ? Or is the difference small enough so that I should just get the Toshiba that Apple ships?

My friend told me that if I buy the Macbook from Amazon, I don't have to pay tax on it. And they only have the standard drive. Is it true you don't have to pay tax for computers via Amazon if you live in California?
 
NovemberWhiskey said:
Thanks for the help!

My friend told me that if I buy the Macbook from Amazon, I don't have to pay tax on it. And they only have the standard drive. Is it true you don't have to pay tax for computers via Amazon if you live in California?
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You're friend is right, but you might get some better prices comparing here http://www.pcprices.net/macbookpro17.shtml (Mostly apple authroized online retailers)
They list which states have to pay taxes for each retailer and don't forget to use windows live cashback to get a little money back from the purchase :)
 
Jocelyn84 said:
You're friend is right, but you might get some better prices comparing here http://www.pcprices.net/macbookpro17.shtml (Mostly apple authroized online retailers)
They list which states have to pay taxes for each retailer and don't forget to use windows live cashback to get a little money back from the purchase :)
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Wow! Thanks for the link. Bookmarked!

I always thought Apple prices were the same wherever you buy them.
 
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