IBM 8835 User Guide - Page 52

Part 3 - Warranty Information This Part 3 provides information regarding the warranty applicable to your Machine, including the warranty period and type of warranty service IBM provides. Warranty Period The warranty period may vary by country or region and is specified in the table below. Note: "Region" means either Hong Kong or Macau Special Administrative Region of China. Machine - IBM 325 Type 8835 Eserver Country or Region of Purchase Warranty Period Type of Warranty Service* Worldwide Parts - 1 year, labor - 1 1 year * See "Types of Warranty Service" for the legend and explanations of warranty-service types. A warranty period of 3 years on parts and 1 year on labor means that IBM provides warranty service without charge for: 1. parts and labor during the first year of the warranty period; and 2. parts only, on an exchange basis, in the second and third years of the warranty period. IBM will charge you for any labor provided in performance of the repair or replacement(s) in the second and third year of the warranty period. Types of Warranty Service If required, IBM provides repair or exchange service depending on the type of warranty service specified for your Machine in the above table and as described below. Warranty service may be provided by your reseller if approved by IBM to perform warranty service. Scheduling of service will depend upon the time of your call and is subject to parts availability. Service levels are response time objectives and are not guaranteed. The specified level of warranty service may not be available in all worldwide locations, additional charges may apply outside IBM's normal service area, contact your local IBM representative or your reseller for country and location specific information. 1. Customer Replaceable Unit ("CRU") Service IBM will ship CRU parts to you for your replacement. If IBM instructs you to return the replaced CRU, you are responsible for returning it to IBM in accordance with IBM's instructions. If you do not return the defective CRU, if IBM so instructs, within 30 days of your receipt of the replacement CRU, IBM may charge you for the replacement. 2. On-site Service IBM or your reseller will either repair or exchange the failing Machine at your location and verify its operation. You must provide suitable working area to allow disassembly and reassembly of the IBM Machine. The area must be clean, well lit and suitable for the purpose. For some Machines, certain repairs may require sending the Machine to an IBM service center. 3. Courier or Depot Service* You will disconnect the failing Machine for collection arranged by IBM. IBM will provide you with a shipping container for you to return your Machine to a 38 IBM 325 Type 8835: User's Guide Eserver