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    warranty

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by jeffreybaks, Jan 22, 2011.

  1. jeffreybaks

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    I want to throw away the boxing that came with my laptop cause I dont have the room for it, will I need any of it for repair if I need to use the warranty? I got the y460 month ago in my sig.
     
    jeffreybaks, Jan 22, 2011
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  2. erik

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    recycle the box.   you won't need it for service claims.
     
    erik, Jan 22, 2011
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  3. jeffreybaks

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    thanks, I noticed there is a sticker with a bunch of numbers and things on the box... I didnt know if I would need that or not..It shows the model number and serial numbers...
     
    jeffreybaks, Jan 22, 2011
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  4. erik

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    cut it off the box if you want to save it.   it's not needed for service claims but isn't a bad thing to keep.
     
    erik, Jan 22, 2011
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  5. jeffreybaks

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    I suppose they can use my SS# if they need to identify me I would assume for warranty repairs.
     
    jeffreybaks, Jan 22, 2011
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  6. erik

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    warranty is tied to the machine type and serial number, not the owner.   since those can be found on the bottom of the system and in the BIOS, you have everything you need as long as the system is in your possession.
     
    erik, Jan 22, 2011
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    I would keep the sticker that has all the specs on the laptop. I saved mine and it came in handy after a botched repair that gave me a wrong CPU and Lenovo couldn't find my machine number.
     
    AboutThreeFitty, Jan 22, 2011
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    I like to save my notebook boxes because I know sometime down the road I'm going to sell it. It's nice to have the box for shipping purposes.
     
    ZaZ, Jan 22, 2011
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  9. jeffreybaks

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    I would save it but I have 0 space for anything. I checked the bottom of it and I didnt see a serial right off hand.
     
    jeffreybaks, Jan 22, 2011
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    Some newer thinkpad have them inside the battery compartment. Just remove the battery and you will see it.
     
    k2001, Jan 22, 2011
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  11. jeffreybaks

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    I cut off the sticker with all the numbers so either way Ill have my serials handy if I'm ever asked them over the phone. Such a pritty box the Y460 comes in, orange is my favorite color lol.
     
    jeffreybaks, Jan 22, 2011
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    I returned mine for warranty repair in a priority mail flat rate box, they fixed it just fine. Serial number is on the bottom of the machine, and in the BIOS as well but a bricked BIOS was the whole reason for the repair. I would write down that information before throwing the box out in any event, as the sticker on the bottom of the computer seems to be of low quality and wears off very quickly.
     
    Syberia, Jan 22, 2011
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  13. jeffreybaks

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    What If I send it in to be replaced or returned? Do you need the box then? When someone returns there laptop within the given amount of time cause they dont want it you need the box then dont you? I read about alot of people returning there laptops all the time heh...
     
    jeffreybaks, Jan 23, 2011
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  14. @ThinkPad

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    Save the box for 21 days; recycle it after that. Problem solved :D
     
    @ThinkPad, Jan 24, 2011
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