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\"\"Note:<\/i><\/strong> This article originally ran on the Rocket Yard in May 2013, but remains relevant today. We think that is is important to periodically remind users of their rights.<\/i><\/p>\n

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 adding 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. Unfortunately 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<\/i> 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 upgrades with peace of mind confidence.<\/p>\n

However, the warranty doesn\u2019t<\/i> cover any damage incurred while installing upgrades. That\u2019s why MacSales.com\u2019s free, step-by-step \u201chow-to\u201d DIY videos are extremely easy to follow for even advanced upgrades. See for yourself how easy it is at macsales.com\/installvideos<\/a>. However, if after watching our videos you\u2019re still not comfortable performing one or more upgrades, we offer Turnkey Upgrade Programs for many Mac models, or you can opt to hire a professional.<\/p>\n

At MacSales.com, we strive to educate consumers \u2013 and help them save time and money \u2013 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 MacSales.com and<\/i> your warranty still have you covered!<\/p>\n

Note:<\/strong> Although OWC upgrades do not void your warranty<\/strong>, you will want to remove them before taking a system that is under warranty into Apple for service. Apple does not track non-factory configurations. And while the service technicians usually will remove and give you your own parts back, it has happened where after a machine is sent out for service, the upgrade that you installed is found and removed with the stock configuration component instead in its place. So, when you do have a system still under Apple warranty or that\u2019s being serviced under an Apple recall, it is prudent to restore it back to stock or as close to original configuration as possible prior to providing the system.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Note: This article originally ran on the Rocket Yard in May 2013, but remains relevant today. We think that is is important to periodically remind users of their rights. Macs are beautifully built machines. They\u2019re solid, sleek and easy to use. 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