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    Question on Sony Accidental Warranty

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by htn1042, Nov 12, 2008.

  1. htn1042

    htn1042 Notebook Consultant

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    Can I purchase this somewhere for my Vaio even if i did not buy from Sony? And does it cover any kinds of damages say if i dropped or spilled water on my laptop?

    Thanks
     
    htn1042, Nov 12, 2008
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  2. Lattice

    Lattice Notebook Evangelist

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    I think you can buy from third parties, like provantage. Accidental coverage only works if bought within 30 days of purchase. Not sure if it covers water damage. The terms says "Accidental Damage from Handling" and supposedly only covers accidents that would occur through normal usage. You should probably call Sony and actually ask.
     
    Lattice, Nov 13, 2008
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    Babydarklord Notebook Evangelist

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    Did you purchased it as Brandnew.Because if yes you can purchased warranty directly from sony.extended warranty number in the US.866-766-9259.
     
    Babydarklord, Nov 13, 2008
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    jassalmithu Notebook Guru

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    i want to know about this, please.

    to what extent the damaged laptop will be covered.yeas, spills are covered in accidnetal 4 yrs warranty but what about a broken laptop from the corner just below the cd-drive. not working. both laptop base and lcd have broken form the corner to about 3 inches towards the center of the laptop as it got overran by a car.
     
    jassalmithu, Jul 7, 2009
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  5. Derrida

    Derrida Notebook Deity

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    Here's a link to an explanation of Sony's plans which a friend forwarded to me: http://b2b.sony.com/Solutions/lpage.do?page=/sco/esp.html&name=Sony Extended Service Plans&prod=0

    Of course, if the notebook was purchased under Platinum Master Card, for example, the manufacturer's warranty time is doubled (exclusive of extended service plans) up to one year. The purchaser is responsible for the estimate which must be submitted to Master Card. And Platinum Master Card purchases have an automatic 30-day theft and accident coverage as well.

    If the notebook was purchased in retail, then it is possible to purchase extended plans from the retailer and each has its own rules for when it can be purchased and how the plan operates.

    Good luck!
     
    Derrida, Jul 9, 2009
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  6. Ornery

    Ornery Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've got ours covered by our home insurance carrier for theft and accidents. Pretty cheap.
     
    Ornery, Jul 9, 2009
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  7. Derrida

    Derrida Notebook Deity

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    Did you have to get a special rider or is it just included in home furnishings and equipment? And how does that cover off-site accidents?
     
    Derrida, Jul 9, 2009
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  8. Ornery

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    It's a special coverage, because our normal deductible is like $500, but that's not the case with the notebooks. I'll get specifics from the agency tomorrow.

    Edit: They sent a "Policy Declarations" the other day, after I added the Vaio. It's being covered by Inland Marine with the following coverage amounts:
    • $500.00 Apple Laptop
    • $1,600 Apple Macbook Pro MA895LL/A
    • $1,150 Sony Vaio Notebook VGN-FW465JB
    $49.00 Total Electronic Equipment Coverage
     
    Ornery, Jul 9, 2009
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