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Best Buy 'repairs' customer's 64GB laptop by removing half its RAM, claiming 32GB maximum
Key points
- Customer sent 64GB Lenovo laptop to Best Buy for blue screen issues.
- Technician removed one 32GB RAM stick, claiming 32GB maximum capacity.
- Laptop was returned with 32GB RAM, despite being sold as 64GB.
- Best Buy still sells the laptop in a 64GB configuration.
Warranty Repair Leads to Reduced RAM
A customer, GRINZ_DOCTOR, reported that Best Buy's Geek Squad 'repaired' their eight-month-old Lenovo Legion 5 gaming laptop by removing half of its installed RAM. The laptop, originally configured with 64GB DDR5 RAM, was returned with only 32GB after experiencing repeated blue screen crashes.
Technician's Justification
According to the repair notes from Best Buy, the technician stated, "Unit has two 32GB sticks for a total of 64GB; this unit only accepts 32GB RAM maximum. One stick of 32GB has been removed and sent back to client with unit." The notes concluded with "Unit passed all tests."
Discrepancy with Product Configuration
The customer's laptop was a "Lenovo – Upgraded – Legion 5 15.1-inch WXGA Gaming Laptop, Intel i9-14900HX, RTX 5070, 64GB DDR5, 2TB SSD, +1TB dock station, Win 11 Pro," which was purchased and is still available from Best Buy in a 64GB configuration. This contradicts the technician's claim that the unit only accepts a maximum of 32GB RAM.
Impact on Customer and Warranty Practices
The incident highlights potential issues with warranty repair processes, where a device is returned with reduced specifications compared to its original purchase configuration. The customer's blue screen issues were attributed to RAM, but the resolution involved removing components rather than replacing faulty ones or addressing compatibility if it truly existed.
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Reporting from
A Best Buy Geek Squad technician 'repaired' a customer's 64GB Lenovo gaming laptop by removing one 32GB RAM stick, stating the unit only accepts a maximum of 32GB RAM, despite the laptop being sold by Best Buy in a 64GB configuration. This action left the customer with half the original memory and raises concerns about warranty repair practices.