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Micron revises Crucial RAM warranty after lowball offer sparks backlash

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Micron faced criticism for its warranty process for Crucial-branded RAM, initially offering a customer a refund significantly lower than the current market value for a faulty DDR5 memory kit. The proposed refund was only 37% of the cost of a comparable new kit. After public outcry and reporting by Tom's Hardware, Micron revised its offer, providing the customer with three faster 16GB DDR5 memory modules, totaling the original 48GB capacity. Similar issues were also reported by users with Crucial SSD returns. AI

RANK_REASON Customer service issue with a hardware manufacturer regarding warranty claims.

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Micron revises Crucial RAM warranty after lowball offer sparks backlash

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Zhiye Liu ·

    Micron reportedly offers pennies on the dollar for Crucial RAM return, only offers to reimburse original MSRP despite it being only 37% of market value — chipmaker later reverses course with a better solution

    Crucial memory owner recounts their experience with Micron's warranty process since the company has axed the Crucial brand.

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