Chuck, I don't know about Rick, but First - is the system under warrantee - if so then keep the original part for re-installation if you need to use the warrantee Second - most add-in components whatever, providing opening the case, and upgrading does not invalidate any required warrantee Third - MOBO, and CPU - to me that's the system under warrantee Forth - Memory, be very careful to match the installed memory especially if adding a module rather than replacing ( See Toms Hardware for a recent review of supposedly similar memory modules) Now - Hard drive - You'll be very lucky to get a replacement hard drive from the supplier with a setup that matches the original drive as their systems evolve so does the install image. So - add in a second drive, image the original partitions over to it, switch out the old drive, and use the new one in it's place You will, hopefully have copied any required recovery/setup from the original hard drive - Then again all recovery may be from an image on a supplied CD/DVD
And when getting a PC - I always specify that I may want to add in other components, memory and/or drives, so if they say warrantee is void because I did that, then I was not sold an item that was fit for the defined purpose - In the UK it means the seller is liable (except, strangely for vehicles!, and buildings/land) JimB ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chuck Andrews" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, March 08, 2006 1:23 PM Subject: Re: Can't Access Microsoft Page > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Rick Glazier" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Tuesday, March 07, 2006 1:26 PM > Subject: Re: Can't Access Microsoft Page > > > > > > If you (first), use ANY OTHER tools not supplied by them, (destroying > > theirs in the process, they will likely wash their hands of you, and with > > "good cause"... > > They have "some" way to do this... Is this covered in any manual they > > might have given you? (Did you look?) > > > > What you said is further evidence that the proprietary restoration process > instead of a clean install is part of the scheme to make these computers > disposable. The customer may be loyal and use the restore process but what > happens when they are forced to purchase a new hard drive or do so to > upgrade to a larger one? The new hard drive from the store shelf certainly > will not have a factory restore partition. Any who think these computers are > repairable must admit that you will to everything their way or jump through > huge hoops at great risk to go it on your own. Re-read Rick's post and note > how much caution he says you should use if you want to just wipe off one of > these drives and do a clean install. > > If you own one of these things and feel somewhat discouraged (like being > sold into slavery) do not take it personal. They are not designed to be easy > to work with in a simplified manner such as doing a clean install. We > technicians have major problems in overcoming their obstacles. We jump > though big hoops and sometime we lose. As Rick says (in my words), "Play it > their way, by their book and live with this as long as you own it." Rick, > were you also suggesting that replacement or upgrade hardware (especially a > new hard drive) come from the manufacturer of the computer, also? > > Chuck > > -- > ---------------------------------------- > To Change your email Address for this list, send the following message: > CHANGE WIN-HOME your_old_address your_new_address > to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Note carefully that both old and new addresses are required. > > -- ---------------------------------------- To Change your email Address for this list, send the following message: CHANGE WIN-HOME your_old_address your_new_address to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Note carefully that both old and new addresses are required.
