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    Will clean install effect warranty? and other warranty ?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by superduty, Nov 19, 2008.

  1. superduty

    superduty Notebook Consultant

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    As the title says - will a clean install have any effect on warranty? I wouldnt think so, since warranty is for hardware?

    I am guessing if you send it in for warranty work they will only work on it with a factory software install?

    And finally which warranty would you consider the best price point for a T400? I guess the question is which piece of hardware needs to fail for the warranty to be worth it?

    TIA
     
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    a clean install will NOT void any warranty
     
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    Affect warranty
     
    reg767, Nov 19, 2008
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  4. superduty

    superduty Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks...I debated back and forth on affect vs. effect.....too lazy to look it up...and went with effect!
     
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    The warranty includes software support as well as long as you're running the OS your machine came with.
     
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    What about the best price-point for warranty duration and/or type of warranty?
     
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    Superduty, my opinion is get the 3 yr ONSITE (not depot) warranty for $164. Basically, that's $5 a month for decent piece of mind on an important purchase - I think. That will provide the desired effect without affecting your wallet too badly. :)
     
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    Ya the onsite isnt too much more for 3 years. However, I went with depot since I can do all the user repairs myself easily enough.
     
    jaredy, Nov 19, 2008
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