Does installing a Linux distribution (DUAL BOOT WITH WINDOWS) VOIDS MY WARRANTY?

akhil850
akhil850 Member Posts: 2 New User
edited March 2023 in 2017 Archives

I HAVE AN ACER ES1-571-33VV(warranty remains)

 

Does installing a Linux distribution (DUAL BOOT WITH WINDOWS) VOIDS MY WARRANTY?

 

 

 

 

Answers

  • Mary-Acer
    Mary-Acer Acer Crew Posts: 868 Acer Crew

    It won't void the warranty but Acer is unable to troubleshoot or support dual booting. As an FYI if Acer provides repair and the hard drive needs to be replaced or restored, it will be restored back to the original configuration. 

  • akhil850
    akhil850 Member Posts: 2 New User
    Not Clear.
    You mean I may have some issues in claiming warranty in case of dual booting ?
  • Mary-Acer
    Mary-Acer Acer Crew Posts: 868 Acer Crew

    No it will not void the warranty. If you are running Linux and for example your hard drive goes out, Acer will replace the drive if the system is under warranty but they will install the Acer OEM operating system on the drive before shipping it back. They have to do this in order to test the drive properly, since Linux is not a supported operating system. Hope this helps!