Dell Dimension L c Series, Reference And Troubleshooting Manual

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Warranty, Return Policy, and Year 2000 Statement of Compliance E-1
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Dell Computer Corporation (“Dell”) manufactures its hardware products from parts
and components that are new or equivalent to new in accordance with industry-
standard practices. Dell warrants that the hardware products it manufactures will be
free from defects in materials and workmanship. The warranty term is three years
beginning on the date of invoice, as described in the following text.
Damage due to shipping the products to you is covered under this warranty. Other-
wise, this warranty does not cover damage due to external causes, including
accident, abuse, misuse, problems with electrical power, servicing not authorized by
Dell, usage not in accordance with product instructions, failure to perform required
preventive maintenance, and problems caused by use of parts and components not
supplied by Dell.
This warranty does not cover any items that are in one or more of the following cate-
gories: software; external devices (except as specifically noted); accessories or parts
added to a Dell system after the system is shipped from Dell; accessories or parts
added to a Dell system through Dell’s system integration department; accessories or
parts that are not installed in the Dell factory; or DellWare
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products. Monitors, key-
boards, and mice that are Dell-branded or that are included on Dell’s standard price list
are covered under this warranty; all other monitors, keyboards, and mice (including
those sold through the DellWare program) are not covered. Batteries for portable
computers are covered only during the initial one-year period of this warranty.
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During the one-year period beginning on the invoice date, Dell will repair or replace
products covered under this limited warranty that are returned to Dell’s facility. To
request warranty service, you must call Dell’s Customer Technical Support within the
warranty period. Refer to Chapter 7, “Getting Help,” to find the appropriate telephone
number for obtaining customer assistance. If warranty service is required, Dell will
issue a Return Material Authorization Number. You must ship the products back to
Dell in their original or equivalent packaging, prepay shipping charges, and insure the
shipment or accept the risk of loss or damage during shipment. Dell will ship the
repaired or replacement products to you freight prepaid if you use an address in the