Any reason NOT to reinstall OS X?

I just got my PB back from repair. I guess when they put in the new harddrive they just "registered" it as ( ...a's PowerBook... )
I went to change that to (.. Spencer's Powerbook...) but now it seems that some things recognize "Spencer's" and some recognize "a's" and I can't connect to the internet.
I was just thinking of wiping the drive and reinstalling the OS and all applications, but I was wondering if there's any reason I shouldn't. (I have all files backed up on external HD)
Also, I'm trying to determine if one of my RAM chips is bad,(took it out yesterday),.. so if I reinstall OS without the this RAM will I still be able to put it back in and have it be recognized?... man, I hope that makes sence.

Yes format after you backed up all improtant info with or without the extra ram chip.
If you need to put the RAM back later put it in and restart + PRAM reset (commandalt+pr) until you hear the chimes once or longer as you feel like.
Then once in OSX select "About this Mac" on the bkue Apple top left corner and see if it show up as installed.
You must also make sure to get rid of static + power/bat is totally disconected from PBOOK before touching the RAM.
Place ram in slots and make sure they are propperly inserted when removing one and later when adding the 2nd one.
I think there is here on Apple website a pdf that describes how-to do the ram replace I have seen it here somewhere under support ???
If you have to replace the chip make sure it is same brand and specs even down to timing thingy but likely it should still be under warranty from the Manufacturer. Even so micro fractures does occur and can only be seen with a microscope.
Best of luck.

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Any reason NOT to update from iOS 4.3.5 to 5.1? I'm scared.

I have an iPhone 4, and I am running iOS 4.3.5.
I am reluctant to update because everything is working fine.
Any reasons to update?
Any reasons NOT to update?
I see a couple of APPS that I have that will no longer work unless I update. But that's not a big deal at this point.
I notice that some of the graphical interface has a different look (such as the toggle switches).
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A few reasons I think iOS 4 is better than 5:
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Any reason not to set up Hotmail account on ipod touch?

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Any reason not to buy a Gen4 now?

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I'm in the market for a new iPad. Aside from foregoing the upgrades, any reason NOT to try to find a good deal on a Gen4? They are starting to trickle out there.
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We have ipad 2's 64 gb from the Apple refurb store for over well over a year and they have been great. We bought them at $499. and from the time the quickly discontinued ipad 3 came out, the price has not changed.
So it's sort of a guessing game.
If you're looking for a good deal, you might want to look in the Apple Certified Refurbished store.
A new ipad 4 16 gb is $499. - was $419. in refurb store and as of the announcement for the Air it is now $379.
A new ipad 4 32 gb is $599. - was $499. in refurb store and is now $449.
etc.
Those are pretty good deals.
Each comes with a brand new front and back cover, a brand new battery, packaged as a new one with cable in the box, and has a full one year warranty. Please note they come and go in the refurb store. There usually are more 16 gb and 64 gb in the store, so when you are sure and have shopped around, buy it quickly after you make your decision.
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