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barnaby
03-25-2006, 09:29 PM
Hey like it says i got a dvd burner and the money grabbing bastards at future shop want me to pay another 100$ just for them to install it or itll void the warranty on my comp and i know i can do it myself. so i guess what i want to know is if i should go ahead and install it. is there a way i can uninstall it and get rid of any evidence of it being on my computer so future shop cant F*** me over again.
TIA for any help

Appzalien
03-26-2006, 12:21 AM
One way to beat the system would be to buy an external case for it so you can run it via usb. You wouldn't even have to open the case and there would be nothing they could do about it.

lynx
03-26-2006, 12:40 AM
I'm pretty sure restrictive warranty conditions have been proved to be illegal in most parts of the civilised world. Don't know if that includes Canadia though.

tesco
03-26-2006, 04:27 AM
It shouldn't void the warranty on your computer, but even if it does the only wya they'd know you had it installed is if theres a sticker on the side panel stopping it from coming open that you cant replace after closing the case up again...

zapjb
03-26-2006, 05:12 AM
I'm pretty sure restrictive warranty conditions have been proved to be illegal in most parts of the civilised world. Don't know if that includes Canadia though.
Is that a dig against Canada?:lol:

Duffman
03-26-2006, 05:14 AM
it depends on the case design, most likely you can install it, and if a warrenty issue comes up just take it out and no one will know.

Wolfmight
03-26-2006, 06:07 AM
$100 to install a DVD Burner!?!?

*loads shotgun*

lynx
03-26-2006, 10:13 AM
I'm pretty sure restrictive warranty conditions have been proved to be illegal in most parts of the civilised world. Don't know if that includes Canadia though.
Is that a dig against Canada?:lol::naughty:

peat moss
03-26-2006, 03:56 PM
Ah yes the little sticker " warranty void if removed " , just go ahead an install your self putting the sticker back in place after . Its how I got started working on friends computers $20.00 CND. to install memory @ Futureshop. :no2:

accat13
03-26-2006, 04:45 PM
But the Tech's at futureshop are highly trained experts in the field :no2:
And I take my car into Canadian Tire to have all the work done:shutup:
Anyone want to buy a ticket for two any where in Canada on Jetsgo...:D

clocker
03-27-2006, 12:55 PM
$100 to install a DVD Burner!?!?

*loads shotgun*
Indeed.
That's a ridiculous policy and a ridiculous price.

barnaby
03-28-2006, 03:38 AM
thanx i went n installed n n im goin to play some of my new xbox games now.
later

Virtualbody1234
03-28-2006, 04:24 AM
What's with all the abbreviated lingo lately?

Please use full words.

suprafreak6
03-28-2006, 04:25 AM
Yeah I guess using full words would be better, but all that aim talk gets to my head sometimes :lol:

peat moss
03-29-2006, 02:37 AM
Yeah I guess using full words would be better, but all that aim talk gets to my head sometimes :lol:


What scares me is I understand it ! Must be the kids , my mom asked how the little darlings were doing it school ? They talk back and forth with Grandma on hotmail and she has no clue . :D

vivitron 15
03-29-2006, 08:56 AM
What's with all the abbreviated lingo lately?

Please use full words.
Surely:

What is with all of the abbreviated language lately?:huh:

Virtualbody1234
03-29-2006, 02:13 PM
Surely:

What is with all of the abbreviated language lately?:huh:
Thank you for your interest but "lingo" is an English word and doesn't quite mean the same thing as "language".

http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=lingo

vivitron 15
03-29-2006, 02:27 PM
i meant "what's" vs "what is" - being the abbreviated part..but nm

Virtualbody1234
03-29-2006, 02:31 PM
i meant "what's" vs "what is" - being the abbreviated part..but nm
That's still English.

"nm" isn't.

accat13
03-29-2006, 02:49 PM
I guess some would consider this to be "Virtual" english :w00t:

Virtualbody1234
03-29-2006, 03:01 PM
I guess some would consider this to be "Virtual" english :w00t:
Yes. Virtually.