Will GeniusBar replace my HD for free if my laptop is under warranty?

Note: I'll bring in the replacement hard drive, old HD not broken, just want more space.

I would doubt that they would do it for free, even considering that it is under warranty, warranties only cover for damage, not adding parts to your computer. You could ask them though to do it at the store you would have to pay though. If you go to OWC's website they have tutorials on how to replace a HDs. I would call the store you are going to but I would not count on them replacing it for free.
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