Once you start to disassemble and reassemble it just how does Dell know YOU didn't damage something inside the unit. So since they can't figure out whether you did it during the disassemble/reassemble or whether it was a bad part to start with they will not cover any damage, voiding the warranty. Now there are USER accessible parts that can be changed without voiding the warranty, RAM, MiniPCI card and the HDD.
They post those service manuals for techs and owner that may need to disassemble the unit to replace major components. Just because they're posted does not mean it is OK for owners to take apart there notebooks, without being directed to do so by a Dell tech, and still be within there warranty.
But just look at that picture? Wouldnt it be beautiful if I were allowed? Anyways having that how to without any disclaimer is begging for trouble....
EDIT: NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty.
Ok that would leave me to believe if i do dismantle it and put it all back together w/o any problem then my warranty would still be fine...
@ejn63 wrote:
Except of course that the paint job would not be warranted, and if Dell were to have to replace the machine, you'd be out the cost of the paint job.
Well that goes without saying. But will the warranty itself be affected? Does anybody have a thourough answer to this?
You'll have to call or email Dell for a definitive answer. My guess would be that if they were to receive the system and see the paint job, they would claim the damage was your fault and not honor the warranty.
EDIT: NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty.
Ok that would leave me to believe if i do dismantle it and put it all back together w/o any problem then my warranty would still be fine...
Dell would claim when YOU dismantled/disassemble and reassembled the unit that is what cause whatever problem you might have. Dell DID NOT authorize ANY service to be preformed on the unit so it should of NEVER been dismantled/disassembled. I really don't see how you can get,
"Ok that would leave me to believe if i do dismantle it and put it all back together w/o any problem then my warranty would still be fine..."
Out of the statement,
"Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty."
Are you a CERTIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN for Dell notebooks?? And did Dell AUTHORIZED any service be done to your notebook?? NO in both cases. Simple, take it apart and make changes to anything that can be noticed and the warranty is VOID.
EDIT: NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty.
Ok that would leave me to believe if i do dismantle it and put it all back together w/o any problem then my warranty would still be fine...
Dell would claim when YOU dismantled/disassemble and reassembled the unit that is what cause whatever problem you might have. Dell DID NOT authorize ANY service to be preformed on the unit so it should of NEVER been dismantled/disassembled. I really don't see how you can get,
"Ok that would leave me to believe if i do dismantle it and put it all back together w/o any problem then my warranty would still be fine..."
Out of the statement,
"Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty."
Are you a CERTIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN for Dell notebooks?? And did Dell AUTHORIZED any service be done to your notebook?? NO in both cases. Simple, take it apart and make changes to anything that can be noticed and the warranty is VOID.
Ok, should expresses the idea that a technician is suppose to do it because they are trained. It says damaged caused by unauthorized service would not be covered. I am not asking if i paint a laptop and screw it up will dell get me a new one. I am asking if I paint my laptop and then 6 months down the road something completly unrelated craps out on me will I be covered. There is no reason to get uppity Ed C.
Taking it apart to paint the case is unautherized service. It does not matter if when you got done doing the painting and reassembling it ran fine. Then in 2 weeks, months, years the motherboard fails. Dell will say "Oh you took in apart and didn't reassemble it correctly and that is why the system board failed." Then you will say "But it worked for X amount of time." And they will say "Well that doesn't really matter. We can not tell whether you reassembled it correctly so NO warranty."
Look if you want to paint it go ahead. If you want a notebook that works and has a warranty in case it fails don't paint it. So what if it isn't the color you want. Who cares, IT'S A NOTEBOOK not your house.
Legally, you will void the warranty the first time you remove a screw that is not part of the user accessible bays. This is the run of the mill warranty clause on any electronic device.
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Once you start to disassemble and reassemble it just how does Dell know YOU didn't damage something inside the unit. So since they can't figure out whether you did it during the disassemble/reassemble or whether it was a bad part to start with they will not cover any damage, voiding the warranty. Now there are USER accessible parts that can be changed without voiding the warranty, RAM, MiniPCI card and the HDD.
They post those service manuals for techs and owner that may need to disassemble the unit to replace major components. Just because they're posted does not mean it is OK for owners to take apart there notebooks, without being directed to do so by a Dell tech, and still be within there warranty.
Message Edited by Ed C on 09-28-2005 07:56 AM
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But just look at that picture? Wouldnt it be beautiful if I were allowed? Anyways having that how to without any disclaimer is begging for trouble....
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EDIT: NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty.
Ok that would leave me to believe if i do dismantle it and put it all back together w/o any problem then my warranty would still be fine...
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Well that goes without saying. But will the warranty itself be affected? Does anybody have a thourough answer to this?
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Dell would claim when YOU dismantled/disassemble and reassembled the unit that is what cause whatever problem you might have. Dell DID NOT authorize ANY service to be preformed on the unit so it should of NEVER been dismantled/disassembled. I really don't see how you can get,
"Ok that would leave me to believe if i do dismantle it and put it all back together w/o any problem then my warranty would still be fine..."
Out of the statement,
"Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty."
Are you a CERTIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN for Dell notebooks?? And did Dell AUTHORIZED any service be done to your notebook?? NO in both cases. Simple, take it apart and make changes to anything that can be noticed and the warranty is VOID.
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Ok, should expresses the idea that a technician is suppose to do it because they are trained. It says damaged caused by unauthorized service would not be covered. I am not asking if i paint a laptop and screw it up will dell get me a new one. I am asking if I paint my laptop and then 6 months down the road something completly unrelated craps out on me will I be covered. There is no reason to get uppity Ed C.
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Taking it apart to paint the case is unautherized service. It does not matter if when you got done doing the painting and reassembling it ran fine. Then in 2 weeks, months, years the motherboard fails. Dell will say "Oh you took in apart and didn't reassemble it correctly and that is why the system board failed." Then you will say "But it worked for X amount of time." And they will say "Well that doesn't really matter. We can not tell whether you reassembled it correctly so NO warranty."
Look if you want to paint it go ahead. If you want a notebook that works and has a warranty in case it fails don't paint it. So what if it isn't the color you want. Who cares, IT'S A NOTEBOOK not your house.
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