Sony Warranty Validation and Accidental Damage Policys??

[Hevz]

is the original Sony warranty valid after downgrading the psp?? I have been searching the net for the answer to this including viewing the full warranty details! Most people say no, the warranty is void once the firmware is altered but others say that if an upgrade is made via the sony website the psp will be restored to its original condition as far as the warranty is concerned. Also there is the position of accidental damage cover, would this become void if the original firmware was downgraded to custom firmware?

Does anyone wish to discuss their answers to these questions as I wouldn't really want to ask in store lol!

[PSModder]

No, it won't void your warranty, unless you go to the store and tell them you have downgraded or installed a CFW.

[clwnfrmdwntwn]

i wondered about this for a while, since i thought my warranty was void thanks to the cfw... i was afraid my brother would drop my psp again and that time would be then end T_T
so i can return it as long as they dont know =]
sucks for me i dont have the original battery xP