Appendix F. Product warranty and notices
Warranty Statements
The warranty statements consist of two parts: Part 1 and Part 2. Part 1 varies by country. Part 2
is the same for both statements. Be sure to read both the Part 1 that applies to your country and
Part 2.
United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada (Z125-4753-05 11/97)
(Part 1 - General Terms on page 2-8)
Worldwide except Canada, Puerto Rico, Turkey, and United States (Z125-5697-01
11/97)
(Part 1 - General Terms on page 2-11)
Worldwide Country-Unique Terms
(Part 2 - Country-Unique Terms on page 2-13)
IBM Statement of Limited Warranty for United States, Puerto
Rico, and Canada (Part 1 - General Terms)
This Statement of Limited Warranty includes Part 1 - General Terms and Part 2 - Country-unique
Terms. The terms of Part 2 may replace or modify those of Part 1. The warranties provided
by IBM in this Statement of Limited Warranty apply only to Machines you purchase for your use,
and not for resale, from IBM or your reseller. The term “Machine” means an IBM machine, its
features, conversions, upgrades, elements, or accessories, or any combination of them. The term
“Machine” does not include any software programs, whether pre-loaded with the Machine,
installed subsequently or otherwise. Unless IBM specifies otherwise, the following warranties
apply only in the country where you acquire the Machine. Nothing in this Statement of Warranty
affects any statutory rights of consumers that cannot be waived or limited by contract. If you have
any questions, contact IBM or your reseller.
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Warranty Period* - Three Years
*Contact your place of purchase for warranty service information. Some IBM Machines are eligible
for On-site warranty service depending on the country where service is performed.
The IBM Warranty for Machines
IBM warrants that each Machine 1) is free from defects in materials and workmanship and 2)
conforms to IBM's Official Published Specifications. The warranty period for a Machine is a
specified, fixed period commencing on its Date of Installation. The date on your sales receipt is
the Date of Installation, unless IBM or your reseller informs you otherwise.
During the warranty period IBM or your reseller, if approved by IBM to provide warranty
service, will provide repair and exchange service for the Machine, without charge, under the type
of service designated for the Machine and will manage and install engineering changes that apply
to the Machine.
If a Machine does not function as warranted during the warranty period, and IBM or your reseller
are unable to either 1) make it do so or 2) replace it with one that is at least functionally
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