warranty information on the world wide web
the ibm machine warranties web siteat
http://www.ibm.com/servers/support/machine_warranties/ contains a worldwide overview of the ibm limited warranty for ibm machines, a glossary of terms used in the statement of limited warranty, frequently asked questions (faq), and links to product support web pages. the ibm statement of limited warranty is available from this web site in 29 languages in portable document format (pdf).
online technical support
online technical support is available during the life of your product. online assistance can be obtained through the personal computing support web site and the ibm automated fax system.
during the warranty period, assistance for replacement or exchange of defective components is available. in addition, if your ibm option is installed in an ibm computer, you might be entitled to service at your location. your technical support representative can help you determine the best alternative.
telephone technical support
installation and configuration support through the helpcenter will be withdrawn or made available for a fee, at ibm’s discretion, 90 days after the option has been withdrawn from marketing. additional support offerings, including step-by-step installation assistance, are available for a nominal fee.
to assist the technical support representative, have available as much of the following information as possible:
1 option name
2 option number
3 proof of purchase
4 computer manufacturer, model, serial number (if ibm), and manual
5 exact wording of the error message (if any)
6 description of the problem
7 hardware and software configuration information for your system
if possible, be at your computer. your technical support representative might want to walk you through the problem during the call.
for the support telephone number and support hours by country, refer to the following table. if the number is not provided, contact your ibm reseller or ibm marketing representative. response time may vary depending on the number and nature of the calls received.
