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righty tighty lefty loosy. There. You're now more qualified for PC repair than any one working at best buy/target.
Except that won't be valid for warranty repairs. If you want your computer fixed at the manufacturer's cost, you have to take it to a manufacturer certified shop. At least Best Buy can handle it locally and you don't need to sent it off.
If you own hardware that voids its own warranty when you open it up, you don't own that hardware.
Same with cars.
Same with anything.
That has literally nothing to do with what they said….
It's not about voiding a warranty, it's about having a warranty claim processed.
You can maintain your stuff all you want, but if your shit breaks, and you want someone else to pay for it, you're going to have to let them fix it.
That means taking it to best buy, or another authorized repair shop.
... then see my original point.
Go anywhere other than Best Buy.
... exactly.