[PointBlank]

I am thinking of ordering a G5 and upgrading the RAM from Crucial, does anyone know whether this will void the 12 months warranty and/or the applecare agreement?

[holygoat]

It shouldn't do. Anything you break, though (which you shouldn't!), isn't covered, so if you put your fist through the mainboard when fitting RAM it's your fault.

[Detrius]

Basically, you can do whatever you want with your machine. If no one can tell by taking it apart and inspecting it, then it still has a warranty. If you break something, it's only that part (and anything else damaged by that part) that isn't covered under warranty. BTW, don't pull the heatsink off the G5 processor--that's a big no-no. We're not even allowed to do that.

[PointBlank]

Originally posted by Detrius:
Basically, you can do whatever you want with your machine. If no one can tell by taking it apart and inspecting it, then it still has a warranty.

So what you're saying is that upgrading the ram will void the warranty? Surely the apple technicians will see non-branded apple memory in the machine when they open it up, therefore knowing you have been tinkering with the insides?

I have had a look at the applecare details on apple's website, but cannot find anything that clearly states that it is ok to upgrade the ram yourself - can anyone tell me where I can look to find out?

[GSixZero]

I promise, it's ok to do. Cross my heart and hope to die.

You can add/swap almost any parts in your G5 and still maintain your warranty. Optical drive, hard drive, video cards, etc... are all DIY parts.

Here is the list of all the parts that you're allowed to install/repair yourself.

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=26276

[PointBlank]

Originally posted by GSixZero:
I promise, it's ok to do. Cross my heart and hope to die.

You can add/swap almost any parts in your G5 and still maintain your warranty. Optical drive, hard drive, video cards, etc... are all DIY parts.

OK, you have convinced me

Thanks for the link, I have had a look and I am sure this will be useful when I get my system.

[greenmeanie]

before a tech see its pull the RAM you put in out

[wuzup101]

Originally posted by greenmeanie:
before a tech see its pull the RAM you put in out

lol

[Detrius]

Originally posted by PointBlank:
So what you're saying is that upgrading the ram will void the warranty? Surely the apple technicians will see non-branded apple memory in the machine when they open it up, therefore knowing you have been tinkering with the insides?

I have had a look at the applecare details on apple's website, but cannot find anything that clearly states that it is ok to upgrade the ram yourself - can anyone tell me where I can look to find out?

If you broke the RAM socket, the tech will be able to tell YOU did it. If the RAM is installed properly, the tech won't know if it was you or some other AASP. The bottom line is don't break anything. If you break something, that part will no longer be covered under warranty. We're normal people too without any kind of CIA tools to see whose finger prints are where and who did what. If it ain't broken, it's probably covered. (the exception to this that comes to mind is the TiBook hinges which break on their own sometimes).