Warranty Terms & Conditions (HP, Dell, Lenovo – Commercial & Refurbished Laptops)
General Warranty Terms (Applicable to All Brands)
- Warranty starts from the date of purchase/invoice or date of shipment.
- Valid proof of purchase is required for any warranty claim.
- Warranty covers hardware defects caused by manufacturing or material faults only.
- Repaired/replaced parts are covered for the remaining warranty period, not reset to new.
- OEMs are not liable for data loss during service. Customers must back up data before submitting the laptop.
- Warranty service type may be Carry-in, Depot, or Onsite (Next Business Day) depending on model and coverage.
Exclusions (Not Covered Under Warranty)
- Physical damage: cracks, dents, broken hinges, or screen damage.
- Liquid damage: spills, corrosion, or moisture exposure.
- Normal wear & tear: scratches, faded keyboard letters, cosmetic damage.
- Battery life reduction over time (capacity decline is natural).
- Damage due to unauthorized repairs or modifications.
- Issues caused by virus, OS corruption, or third-party software.
- Theft, fire, or natural disasters (unless covered under an Accidental Damage Protection plan).
Battery & Accessories
- Batteries, chargers, and adapters are typically covered for 6–12 months only, even if the laptop has a longer warranty.
- Gradual decline in battery capacity is not covered (only outright battery failure).
Commercial Laptop Warranty Terms
- Commercial models (HP ProBook, EliteBook, ZBook / Dell Latitude, Precision / Lenovo ThinkPad, ThinkBook) generally come with 1–3 years standard warranty.
- Most business laptops include Onsite Next Business Day (NBD) service.
- Extended warranty and Accidental Damage Protection (ADP) are available for up to 5 years.
- “Keep Your Drive” (KYD) or equivalent services are available for enterprise data protection.
Refurbished Laptop Warranty Terms
- OEM Certified Refurbished laptops usually come with 6–12 months limited warranty.
- Service is typically Depot or Carry-in (onsite support not standard).
- Battery warranty is generally 6 months, extendable to 12 months for some models.
- Repairs may use refurbished parts instead of new replacements.
- Warranty extensions are limited compared to new laptops.
- If not OEM certified, only remaining original warranty (if any) applies; otherwise seller warranty is applicable.