Will putting in a third party SSD void AppleCare for rMBP?

[yusukeaoki]

The title of the thread is "Will putting in a third party SSD void AppleCare for rMBP?"

Pretty sure this thread is about a rMBP...

Yes he never mentioned about RAM though.
So I did answer his question.

Just mentioning about normal MBP as well.

 

[vladzaharia]

Yes he never mentioned about RAM though.
So I did answer his question.

Just mentioning about normal MBP as well.

Except that it's horribly misleading, talking about removing a part that is literally soldered onto his computer. This thread is talking about a rMBP, there's no reason to complicate things by saying something which would be related to a normal MBP.

 

[yusukeaoki]

Except that it's horribly misleading, talking about removing a part that is literally soldered onto his computer. This thread is talking about a rMBP, there's no reason to complicate things by saying something which would be related to a normal MBP.

Warranty is only void if the Apple Technician sees a flaw in your machine.
However, if they dont notice, its technically not void.

The RAM for retina MBP is actually replaceable.
Just needs some skills.

 

[GGJstudios]

Warranty is only void if the Apple Technician sees a flaw in your machine.
However, if they dont notice, its technically not void.

No, the reverse is true. Anything that voids the warranty does so whether a technician notices it or not. The warranty states:

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;

It does NOT state:

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

 

[vladzaharia]

Warranty is only void if the Apple Technician sees a flaw in your machine.
However, if they dont notice, its technically not void.

The RAM for retina MBP is actually replaceable.
Just needs some skills.

Not really, no. You go and desolder the RAM in a rMBP, then resolder it for me. You don't even have to replace it. Go and do that, without damaging the device in any way shape or form, and then I'll call it "replaceable".

As it stands, it's soldered in, and therefore you cannot replace it. Yes, you can technically do it, but no, for the purposes of... just about anyone, it's not replaceable.

 

[gentlefury]

also will Apple offer their own SSD upgrade service at some point?

The SSD is not soldered to the logic board like the ram...BUT, as of now there are no replacement parts available, since they updated the controller for it. And once there are replacement parts available, they will more than likely only be available thru OWC, who is the biggest rip-off on storage! Their <1GB SSD costs more than a new MBA!!!! It's insane!