Prectorian
#21
They didn't reformat for me as I didn't bring along the laptop when I made the purchase, only brought the chips to match the shape/size/pin numbers/etc. Was a 32 bit Win XP laptop - German bought, I up-ed it to 2x 1 GB from 2x 512 MB chip. I really haven't any idea back then if what they said hold any truth, I'm blank when it comes to these technical stuff, but I didn't went back to them to do that since the store was over 80 Km and I am a lazy bump when it comes to traveling in an overcrowded commuter train.But yes what you said is true (noobs like me must be wary and cautious at all time), as I had almost been ripped off by Acer Service Center (official) around 2 years ago, took 2 Acer laptops (1 of which is this one I'm using now) because the keyboards was problematic. Told me because of the serial number and place of purchase, 1 had to be sent to Hong Kong, the other to Sydney for component replacement, and each will cost at least USD200-400 and 4 months! I didn't believe (+/- total USD 800 would be better I buy new laptop), and a few blocks from there I found a 1 man run - private service center, it cost me just USD20 a piece for original/genuine firsthand keyboard replacement.
