This same argument can be made for just about anything. (installing a new water heater, new stove, etc.)
What if someone install a new water heater and it leaked water everywhere?
Too scary! Can't be done! /sarcasm
C'mon, you know that's a bogus comparison.
You sound like one of those salespeople trying to dupe people into buying lame timeshares except you don't even profit from spreading these ideas.
My argument is: Performing a
difficult procedure that is not supposed to be performed can incur some very serious consequences, including damaging your machine and voiding your warranty.
As stated, there is even an argument that merely attempting the procedure will void the warranty, this is contrary to what you had said before and in all fairness I think it seems likely to be true (if you've ever owned a Mac before, you KNOW how Apple is.)
Now back to the comparison you've drawn, dismantling and prying open a sealed shut machine to perform an unapproved modification, versus installing home appliances (that are
supposed to be installed), you're comparing apples and oranges. It's a faulty comparison same as some sleazy business person would make.
In many cases people do not install their home appliances, but if they do, they are doing something that is
approved. That action is approved by the manufacturer. It is something you are
supposed to do that the manufacturer provides
clear instructions on.
It is not a modification. It is a basic installation and
you better believe that the process has been made to be as simple as possible so that everyone can do it as easily as possible.
As for the iMac you're opening something that is glued shut and sealed specifically for the reason that it is not supposed to be opened, and that is a modification, not a basic manufacturer approved installation.
The comparison you've drawn is bogus and you're putting everyone at risk who reads about this idea because they might try it.
All you have to say is "I recommend to have this done by an Apple authorized professional". That's it. That's all you would've had to say to validate yourself, but you just didn't do it.
