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    About Warranty (49 dollars of recertification Fee?)

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by santa-u2, Jan 19, 2011.

  1. santa-u2

    santa-u2 Notebook Consultant

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    I called dell this morning to extend my warranty for another 2 years; surprisingly discover that the rep said a computer can still get extended warranty as long as the product is within 5 years of life-cycle.
    She told me that all it needs is a re-certification fee of 49 dollars and with that, even if the system is out of standard 1 year warranty, extended warranty can still be purchased.

    Any hear this be4?
    I am not fully believe in this thing, what a "rep said"..LOL
     
    santa-u2, Jan 19, 2011
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  2. alienwolf

    alienwolf Notebook Deity

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    I have not heard of that, but hey if I want the extended warranty and mine was past the 1 year I'd pay it and let Dell worry about it.. ;)
     
    alienwolf, Jan 19, 2011
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  3. kovboi

    kovboi Notebook Consultant

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    Has your initial one year warranty expired? If not, there shouldn't be any recertification fee. But be warned that the cost of Dell's extended warranty is marked up by about $100 if you get it after purchasing the laptop. Might be worth keeping an eye out for the next squaretrade discount.
     
    kovboi, Jan 19, 2011
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  4. Voodooi

    Voodooi AFK for a while...

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    Wow, seriously? So it's best to buy all warranties immediately at the time of purchase then. Thanks for sharing.
     
    Voodooi, Jan 19, 2011
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