Does installing more RAM void the warranty?

I have a new MacBook that I bought in late January. After having to format my entire hard drive and reinstall Mac OS X because of playing Civilization IV: Colonization, I am interested in adding more RAM/VRAM to my MacBook. I noticed Apple put up a tutorial on how to install more; does this mean that doing so does not void the warranty I have on my MacBook? Also, is installing it easy?

Also for future people it's very easy to change the RAM, open up the inside of the macbook pro, pop out the old RAM and click in the new, put the cover back on and turn on the macbook! it will take a longer time to boot up the first time, but then it will be much faster.

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Will adding more RAM breaks the warranty?

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I respectfully disagree. Removing an FRU will not "void" the warranty unless the manufacturer (in thise Lenovo and not an independent (non-Lenovo owned but authorized)) determines that the modification (in this case removing the palmrest) caused or significantly contributed to whatever failure occurred.
In addition, since the mSATA is available in the rest of the world without any other modifications by Lenovo, Lenovo cannot legally claim that the mere presence of a mSATA is sufficient grounds to deny warranty service.
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