{"id":18244,"date":"2013-05-02T15:47:34","date_gmt":"2013-05-02T20:47:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/?p=18244"},"modified":"2014-05-22T13:25:21","modified_gmt":"2014-05-22T18:25:21","slug":"owc-diys-wont-void-your-macs-warranty","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/18244-owc-diys-wont-void-your-macs-warranty\/","title":{"rendered":"OWC DIYs Won\u2019t Void Your Mac\u2019s Warranty"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Macs are beautifully built machines. They\u2019re solid, sleek and easy to use. While powerful from the factory, their performance and capabilities can be improved immediately and\/or over time with user-installed upgrades like more RAM<\/a>, larger and faster hard drive<\/a>, a performance SSD<\/a>, even\u00a0adding a second internal drive to a Mac notebook<\/a>. This upgrade capability allows a Mac owner to truly realize the maximum use-life of their technology investment.\u00a0Unfortunately though, there exists a misconception among some users and even technicians that opening the machine voids the warranty.<\/p>\n

We address this topic directly with customers via our support portals and are happy to inform you here of the same fact: upgrading your Mac does not<\/em> void its warranty.<\/strong><\/p>\n

This consumer protection is owed to the little known Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act of 1975. Put simply, the act states that a company can\u2019t require you to upgrade with only its own branded parts to retain the warranty. This important act protects your rights as a consumer and allows you to install OWC upgrades with peace of mind confidence.<\/p>\n

However, the warranty doesn\u2019t<\/em> cover any damage incurred while installing upgrades. That’s why OWC\u2019s free, step-by-step “how-to” DIY videos are extremely easy to follow for even advanced upgrades. See for yourself how easy it is at macsales.com\/installvideos<\/a>. If, however, after watching our videos,\u00a0you\u2019re still not comfortable performing one or more upgrades, OWC offers Turnkey Upgrade Programs for many Mac models, or you can opt to hire a professional.<\/p>\n

At OWC, we strive to educate consumers – and help them save time and money – by encouraging a DIY philosophy. Now you can give your Mac the boost it needs (our award-winning SSDs<\/a> and memory<\/a> are a great place to start) and know that OWC and<\/em> your warranty still have you covered!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Macs are beautifully built machines. They\u2019re solid, sleek and easy to use. While powerful from the factory, their performance and capabilities can be improved immediately and\/or over time with user-installed upgrades like more RAM, larger and faster hard drive, a performance SSD, even\u00a0adding a second internal drive to a Mac notebook. 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