You’ve found the shiny new laptop of your dreams and you’re ready to hand over the cash or credit card. STOP! Have you read—and reread—every word of the warranty? The first step in buying a laptop should be to read and compare warranties (you can find them on the laptop manufacturer’s website).
Are laptop upgrades covered under your warranty?
Before you buy your laptop, use this guide to find out what repair services you are entitled to.
Most laptop warranties cover hardware problems that are not caused by the owner, such as faulty keyboards, monitor problems, modem failures, and other internal component problems. The laptop warranty generally covers parts and labor for repairs.
A laptop warranty also outlines what actions on your part will void the warranty. Something as simple as opening the case and breaking a seal can be enough to void the warranty, even if you just want to take a quick look inside.
