I read the support section on licensing and understood that minor hardware changes should not result in licensing change. But what if I'm reinstalling the OS (clean reinstall) on the exact same hardware? Do I need to deactivate the license first?

I would suspect that would change the PC's registration, so I would deactivate first. Obviously of you don't, and there is an issue, you can just use the Deactivation Request Form on the Licensing page of the website.

Steve

Thanks Steve