bit-tech News: MSI Wind - upgrading memory voids the warranty

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Hi all,

 

We have just received word that upgrading the memory in MSI's Wind will

void your warranty in most, but not all regions - if you could post a

link on your site that would be very much appreciated.

 

*Link:*

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2008/07/24/msi-wind-upgrading-memory-voids-warranty/1**

 

*Quote:

*/"For those who don't know, even though MSI has left a slot free for

memory upgrades, the problem MSI faces is that it doesn't include a

specific flap for the memory like every other laptop - you literally

have to take the whole thing apart to get to the free memory slot (or

hard drive if you want to do that too). The level of complexity in

getting it back together correctly is far beyond "pop a lid off", yet

leaving the slot free MSI must have realised that people will want to

upgrade their machines? Major surgery like this naturally voids the

warranty.

 

We asked MSI UK about this and was told that owners would just need to

register the product before going ahead with the upgrade - all will

remain good. However after much poking MSI for answers it seems that the

"register with MSI" option is exclusive to UK customers. For once it

seems those of us in Blighty have a better deal! Excuse me while I

promptly fall off my chair."

/*

 

*Cheers guys!

 

Tim Smalley

www.bit-tech.net