Maclocks Retina Lock Bracket

I have a 13" Retina Macbook Pro and need to find a way to physically secure it (a deterrent if, for example, I'm in the university library and leave it unattended for a couple of minutes).
Maclocks have just announced a new Retina Lock Bracket (http://www.maclocks.com/mac-locks-macbook-pro-lock-macbook-air-lock-macbook-pro- retina-lock/macbook-pro-retina-bracket-lock.html) which works by screwing a thin metal plate to the base of the machine, using four of the original screwholes, which then provides a slot for a wedge lock and cable. My question is: will taking out the original screws and replacing them with these screws void my warranty?
Thanks!

Ho ho ho.
That sounds hilarious. Need a "witness" for twirling a screwdriver against four piddly screws? The CYA syndrome is truly bad with Apple Store managers these days.
Anyways, just be sure to store the original screws securely and should the Mac have to go back for service, just take off the bracket, put the originals back in, and nobody will be the wiser. We promise not to tell.

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