IBM THINKPAD 72 W DC manual Appendix A. Help and service information, Online technical support

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Appendix A. Help and service information

This section contains information on how to obtain online and telephone technical support.

Online technical support

Online technical support is available during the life of your product. Online assistance can be obtained through the Personal Computing Support Web site.

Online technical support

IBM Personal Computing Support Web site http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/

During the warranty period, assistance for replacement or exchange of defective components is available. In addition, if your IBM option is installed in an IBM computer, you might be entitled to service at your location. Your technical support representative can help you determine the best alternative.

Telephone technical support

Installation and configuration support through the HelpCenter will be withdrawn or made available for a fee, at IBM's discretion, 90 days after the option has been withdrawn from marketing. Additional support offerings, including step-by-step installation assistance, are available for a nominal fee.

To assist the technical support representative, have available as much of the following information as possible:

vOption name

vOption number

vProof of purchase

vComputer manufacturer, model, serial number (if IBM), and manual

vExact wording of the error message (if any)

vDescription of the problem

vHardware and software configuration information for your system

If possible, be at your computer. Your technical support representative might want to walk you through the problem during the call.

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THINKPAD 72 W DC specifications

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