Will adding RAM affect Applecare warranyt?

[Mac Composer]

I'm thinking about maxing out my ram in my '10 MBP. Will buying RAM from OWC and me installing it have any effect on my Applecare extended warranty?

 

[GGJstudios]

No. Apple Warranty: Installing Memory, Expansion Cards, User Installable Parts Does Not Void Warranty

 

[Mac Composer]

Thanks!

 

[Hellhammer]

I'd like to add that the self-installed RAM is not covered by AppleCare so in case the RAM goes bad, Apple will not fix it. The manufacturer or seller will (at least should) though. It's recommended to keep the original parts for troubleshooting purposes and if you ever have to send it to Apple, put back the original components.

 

[Jimi-Hendricks]

However, if in the course of adding an upgrade or expansion product to your computer, you damage your Apple computer (either through the installation of, or incompatibility of the upgrade or expansion product), Apple's warranty will not cover the cost of repair, or future related repairs.

This sentence should be printed in red capitol letters.

I wonder....... WHEN are you considered to damage your computer by doing an upgrade yourself ???

Wonder what would happen, if you install extra ram, and your logicboard stops working 2 month later.

 

[Hellhammer]

Wonder what would happen, if you install extra ram, and your logicboard stops working 2 month later.

If Apple can prove that you caused the damage (e.g. spilled something on it, clear marks of dropping etcetc), then Apple won't cover it. However, at least here in Finland, the manufacturer must be able to prove that the damage was caused by the user. If it's just possible that it's been caused by the user, then they have to repair it since they cannot prove that it was 100% done by the user.