Does upgrading RAM myself void my warranty for a future battery replacement?

Hi, a couple of years back I upgraded the RAM in my 13 inch Mid 2012 MacBook pro from the standard 8GB to 16GB, I was wondering if this would void my warranty to get a battery replacement as my MacBook is now showing the service battery warning but i'm still under warranty or alternatively if it is voided is there a certified battery I can buy in the UK so i can replace the battery myself, thanks

MacBook Pro (13-inch Mid 2012), macOS Sierra (10.12.1)

Posted on Sep 24, 2017 8:51 AM

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Posted on Sep 24, 2017 9:00 AM

If instructions for upgrading RAM are provided by Apple, doing so does NOT void your warranty. The rule of thumb for going higher than Apple recommends is to buy from a Vendor who can support the extended sizes they recommend, and will take it back if it does not work.


Apple does NOT approve of do-it-yourself battery replacement, however. The prices Apple quotes are for the battery, Installed, and with a modest warranty. Considering the difficulty of replacing glued-in batteries, their battery replacements are a bargain (if still available for your MacBook).


There are many different batteries available from ebay and amazon and other "off-Brand" resellers. Most are not dependable enough to take a chance on. I am really thrifty when it comes to this stuff -- but I recommend for batteries, you stick with Apple brand as long as they remain available.

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Sep 24, 2017 9:00 AM in response to OliverLB

If instructions for upgrading RAM are provided by Apple, doing so does NOT void your warranty. The rule of thumb for going higher than Apple recommends is to buy from a Vendor who can support the extended sizes they recommend, and will take it back if it does not work.


Apple does NOT approve of do-it-yourself battery replacement, however. The prices Apple quotes are for the battery, Installed, and with a modest warranty. Considering the difficulty of replacing glued-in batteries, their battery replacements are a bargain (if still available for your MacBook).


There are many different batteries available from ebay and amazon and other "off-Brand" resellers. Most are not dependable enough to take a chance on. I am really thrifty when it comes to this stuff -- but I recommend for batteries, you stick with Apple brand as long as they remain available.

Sep 24, 2017 9:07 AM in response to OliverLB

I thought it doesn't void warranty but there are some people who had problems because of ram replacement.

Upgrading 16 RAM voids apple warranty - 'traceable if switched back'? | MacRumors Forums


I think it's way better if you get it replaced first before you upgrade your ram, but you could swap ram back for original one before battery replacement and everything will be ok.

Battery is glued so it's quite hard and risky to replace.

Sep 24, 2017 10:56 AM in response to OliverLB

Stripped screws will not Void your warranty. But so many of these Macs have stripped or missing screws, they will typically just ignore the stripped or missing screws unless the bottom is falling off.


There is likely to be a good supply of those screws "in the back" where they do this service, and you should be able to get screws repaired/replaced at no cost. You usually have to ASK explicitly that they be repaired/replaced. The typical "fix" for stripped screw is to replace the screw (if the screw itself is stripped) or put some Loc-tite® (screw-glue) on it (if the socket is stripped).

Sep 24, 2017 9:06 AM in response to Niel

Thanks for the quick reply, sorry I wasn't clear the Macbook is the mid 2012 model but I bought it in September 2014 from Apple, I checked the warranty coverage online on the Apple website and I have service and parts coverage until the 5th of October 2017, however one of the outside screws was striped in the process do you think that would void it?

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