silly question about a laptop ...

Maverick2002

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Specifically a Dell Inspiron 8200 I plan on purchasing. Will installing more memory (like Crucial, Kingston, etc) void any Dell warranties?
 

sk560

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Nope. Those well-known laptop manufacturers actually make upgrading ram as easy as 1-2-3.

 

Maverick2002

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Ok good (just that I'm ordering it with the minimum, 128mb, cause I can get 512-1gb free). I was more concerned because of a possible "void if removed" sticker-type deal.
 

BCYL

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On laptops there's usually a door at the back where you can open up and plug in addition memory.... should not void the warranty...
 

fr

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Memory is a user-upgradeable part so it does not void the warranty. You can even change the hard drive without voiding the warranty.
 

BigPotato

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all u gotta do is flip the laptop over, unscrew the panel (very easy), slide in your new RAM.

bam!