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    Should I get an extended warranty for a T520?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by JWBlue, Jan 23, 2012.

  1. JWBlue

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    I already have a 2 year warranty including my AMEX 1 year extended warranty.

    I heard that if something is going to go wrong, it will happen in the first two years.

    Lenovo has a 30% sale on extended warranties.

    I can get a three year for $80.00

    A two year is $50.00
     
    JWBlue, Jan 23, 2012
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  2. TinyRK

    TinyRK Notebook Evangelist

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    Get it!
    I have the 3 year accidental protection warranty.
    I am in the 3rd year and I am getting my T410 replaced with a T420s.

    That's was worth the $160 I paid :D
     
    TinyRK, Jan 31, 2012
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  3. seiyafan

    seiyafan Notebook Evangelist

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    I did 3 year warrenty + 3 year accidental for my X220, so go for it! :D
     
    seiyafan, Jan 31, 2012
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  4. Quanger

    Quanger Notebook Evangelist

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    I bought my T500 way back and never opt for the warranty. Haven't had a single issue so :p
     
    Quanger, Feb 1, 2012
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  5. phomanny

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    t61 no warranty and still going strong 4.5 years
     
    phomanny, Feb 1, 2012
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    extra warranty on any computer is pretty much waste of money. If something is wrong with the computer then you'll find out within the first month.
     
    miro_gt, Feb 2, 2012
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  7. aadadams

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    ...unless it's an NVidia video card on your T61p...
     
    aadadams, Feb 2, 2012
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  8. ThinkRob

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    It depends on:

    1) The failure rate. (For the T520 this doesn't seem to be abnormally high.)

    2) The cost of failures. (Only you can answer this.)

    3) How easily you can get parts. (Same.)

    4) How comfortable you are with repairing your laptop. (Same, although the T520 is a *very* accessible design compared to some of its predecessors.)

    For some of my laptops I have extended, on-site warranties. For others, I have a good screwdriver, a solid knowledge of their assembly, and a line on a couple good parts dealers.
     
    ThinkRob, Feb 5, 2012
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  9. wild05kid05

    wild05kid05 Cook Free or Die

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    Would they replace your laptop if you happen to break it in the 3rd year or so (assuming having the protection package)
     
    wild05kid05, Feb 5, 2012
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