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    Warranty on TopSeller configurations

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Faruk, Aug 26, 2008.

  1. Faruk

    Faruk Notebook Evangelist

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    Hi all,

    I was just wondering: If I buy a TopSeller system from a retail store, what are my options for warranty? Do I have the choice of contacting Lenovo directly, or do I have to go through the store?

    The reason I am asking is because the only place I know of around here (I live in Ottawa) that sells TopSeller configs is CompuSmart.. and lately they have been closing down a lot of stores. So although it is convenient to be able to bring the laptop to the store instead of going through the hassle of shipping it to Lenovo, I am worried what would happen if the store closes down!

    Thanks

    Faruk
     
    Faruk, Aug 26, 2008
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    The warranty is guaranteed by Lenovo, not the store.
     
    ZaZ, Aug 27, 2008
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  3. McBrainless

    McBrainless Notebook Consultant

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    Do any of the pre-configed configurations have international warranty?
    I haven't found a single one yet. I'm trying to buy one, and ship it to europe. I've looked different Europe and US internet retailers that ship to europe and no models have that IWS (Internatinal Warranty Service) thing. So I'm kinda dissapointed...
     
    McBrainless, Aug 27, 2008
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  4. roxtc

    roxtc Notebook Enthusiast

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    Can topseller warranties be upgraded through Lenovo? (I'd expect so, I mean it isn't a secret everyone makes a killing on it)
     
    roxtc, Aug 27, 2008
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Yes they can.
     
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  6. McBrainless

    McBrainless Notebook Consultant

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    So is it possible that I buy a Thinkpad in the US (wich doesn't have international warranty) and then upgrade the warranty here in europe so that it would be valid?
     
    McBrainless, Aug 27, 2008
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  7. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Last time I looked Ottawa wasn't in Europe.
     
    ZaZ, Aug 27, 2008
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  8. JaneL

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    Upgrade it to IWS or add a country to an existing IWS? No. It either comes with it or not. There is no upgrading to it.
     
    JaneL, Aug 27, 2008
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  9. Paladin2

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    How can you get a T400 with IWS?
     
    Paladin2, Aug 28, 2008
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  10. ZaZ

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    Some have it by machine type. Look in the tabook.
     
    ZaZ, Aug 28, 2008
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