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
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.
During the three-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 the chapter titled "Getting Help" in your system's trouble-
shooting documentation or, for some systems, the section titled "Contacting Dell" in
your online System User's Guide to find the appropriate telephone number for obtain-
ing 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 origi-
nal 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 continental
U.S. or Canada, where applicable. Shipments to other locations will be made freight
collect.
NOTE: Before you ship the product(s) to Dell, back up the data on the hard-disk
drive(s) and any other storage device(s) in the product(s). Remove any removable
media, such as diskettes, CDs, or PC Cards. Dell does not accept liability for lost data
or software.
Dell owns all parts removed from repaired products. Dell uses new and reconditioned
parts made by various manufacturers in performing warranty repairs and building
replacement products. If Dell repairs or replaces a product, its warranty term is not
extended.
DELL MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS BEYOND THOSE
STATED IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT. DELL DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRAN-
TIES AND CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT
LIMITATION IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY
AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SOME STATES (OR JURISDICTIONS)
DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, SO
THIS LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
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