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Tag Archives: Warranty
News: Apple admits 2011/12/13 MacBook Pro flaws, starts repair program
Apple finally has admitted that the graphic chips in the 2011 MacBook Pro machines are prone to failure, and have created an extended warranty program for owners who are experiencing black screens, garbled screens and unexpected shutdowns. The program covers … Continue reading
Posted in Computer Questions and Answers, Mac questions
Tagged 2011, 2012, 2013, Apple, Discrete Video, Failure, MacBook Pro, MacBook Pro 15 inch, MacBook Pro 17 inch, Recall, Replacement, Video, Warranty
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Q. Where did OCZ Technologies go? What happens to my warranty?
OCZ Technologies (OCZ Technology Group) was a leading edge producer of performance computer products – at first RAM memory and power supplies for gaming and overclocking, then they took on SSD solid state drives and abandoned the RAM and power supply … Continue reading
Posted in Computer Questions and Answers, Hard Drive News, Hard Drives and SSD
Tagged Bankrupt, OCZ Technology, SATA, Solid State Drive, SSD, Warranty
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Q. What is happening with OEM hard drive warranties?
Hard drive warranty coverage has been reduced by the major manufacturers, and competition in drives is consolidating around just three companies. All Seagate bare (internal) consumer level drives have 1 year warranty in North America (down from three years). Some … Continue reading
Posted in Computer Questions and Answers, General Computer, Hard Drive News, Hard Drives and SSD
Tagged Coverage, Drive, Hard Drive, Hitachi, OEM, Repair, Samsung, Seagate, Warranty, Western Digital
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Q. What is a Dell Service Tag and where do I find it?
The Service Tag is Dell’s name for a serial number, and allows Dell to identify your individual machine. It should be on a sticker glued to the bottom, back or side of your computer case. Using Internet Explorer 5.5 or … Continue reading
Posted in Computer Questions and Answers, Windows questions
Tagged Computer, Serial, Support, Upgrade, Warranty, Windows
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