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JBDragon1
Sep 17, 2016Virtuoso
How to Upgrade the CPU and RAM in a ReadyNAS 516
Well I have done it. It seems to be working great. I've ran a few basic tests and you really don't get a idea of the differance without accessing it. you can notice the speed Improvment. Accessin...
pgjscottieuk
Feb 12, 2017Guide
Thank you for such a wonderful article i have a 516 its about 14 months old now but have been looking out far a 716 on Ebay having stumbled upon your excellent article with such fantastic illustration if i can get a secound hand 516 i will give it a go . I see youn mention avoiding China for CPU
i noticed a used one on Amazon.com $375. I will wait to get the Nas first upgrade it then transfer data from existing nas then sell on Ebay
aalexandrebeta
Feb 12, 2017Master
Really nice post, congrats!
BUT the issue is that by doing so you void the warranty!
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Using-your-ReadyNAS/Warranty-voided/m-p/1226081#U1226081
- StephenBFeb 12, 2017Guru - Experienced User
aalexandrebeta wrote:
Really nice post, congrats!
BUT the issue is that by doing so you void the warranty!
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Using-your-ReadyNAS/Warranty-voided/m-p/1226081#U1226081
The original post said the RN516 was used, so it had no warranty anyway.
- aalexandrebetaFeb 13, 2017Master
But those things have 5 years waranty?
- StephenBFeb 13, 2017Guru - Experienced User
aalexandrebeta wrote:
But those things have 5 years waranty?
The manufacturer warranty is five years, but is not transferable. So used ReadyNAS have no warranty.
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