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Q&A: Will installing an SSD void my new laptop’s warranty?

Posted on December 29, 2024

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Question from Markus: Hi, Rick. I recently bought a new laptop that came with a 1 year manufacturer’s warranty, but I paid extra for a 3 year extended warranty.

I’d really like to swap out its 1TB hard drive for an SSD (as you often recommend).

I have not read anything anywhere about potential consequences if one does this. Could this possibly be considered an “unauthorized” activity and therefore void either the laptop manufacturer’s warranty or the extended warranty that I purchased? [Read more…]

How to quickly find the warranty status for any Apple device

Posted on July 24, 2024

I frequently receive messages from readers asking how they can find out if their Mac, iPhone or other Apple device is still under warranty before they contact Apple Support to request a needed repair.

These warranty-related questions are usually spread out over time, but for some reason I received six of them just within the past week!

That prompted me to write up this short post explaining how to quickly find the warranty status of any Apple device. [Read more…]

How to quickly view the warranty status of your iPhone or iPad

Posted on March 16, 2024

A while back I wrote a post explaining how to find the warranty status of any Apple device.

That method works well, but it can involve multiple, time-consuming steps in certain situations.

However, you can quickly determine the status of your iPhone or iPad with just a few quick taps if the device is still in working order. Here’s how: [Read more…]

How to quickly find your computer’s warranty status

Posted on February 3, 2024

Truth be told, modern home computers are generally pretty reliable.

In fact, most of the laptops and desktop computers that are sold today will still be working fine when software advances eventually make their hardware components obsolete.

But that being said, some machines will inevitably end up needing some type of covered repair before the warranty expires.

And guess what? Yours could well be one of them.

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