Warranty and License Information
HP Total Care
HP Total Care provides fast, friendly, and effective expert advice for all your
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www.hp.ca/totalcare (Canada)
When should I contact phone service and support?
•The Help and Support Center or other support tools on your PC did not identify or help solve your problem.
•You either do not have Internet access or cannot connect to the Internet to use the Customer Care Web support site or to chat with qualified online support specialists.
•There is obvious damage or a mechanical breakdown with your product, and it does not work.
HP Total Care Technical Agents are available 24 hours a day via
NOTE: Support options, availability and hours vary by product, country/region, and language and are subject to change.
If Necessary: Get Repair
Customer Self Repair
You can easily replace many of the internal and external PC parts yourself. This is the fastest method of repair, where the part is conveniently sent with
In some cases, HP will ask for a credit card as collateral for the part and will charge you for the retail price of the part if the failed part is not returned within thirty (30) days.
Availability of this program may vary depending on your country/region.
Pick Up and Return Service
HP will arrange to have your PC picked up and delivered to a Central Repair Center. We pay for the
There are a few limitations and exclusions to this warranty (as well as some important details) and you’ll find them described, in legal language, beginning on the next page.
You also have the option of taking your PC to an
HP Authorized Service Provider (ASP). The ASP can facilitate the service on your PC. For a select number of ASPs, same day repair service is available for your convenience. Visit www.hp.com/support to find the nearest authorized support provider in your area.
Software Support
HP provides technical software support for 90 days from the date of purchase. This support includes assistance with installation, setup and basic configuration of software included by HP with the PC, excluding system optimization, customization and network configuration. Support for technical issues caused by viruses or spyware is available for a fee.
Out-of-Warranty Support Options
Even after your warranty has ended, HP can still provide you with service and support options on your Compaq- branded product:
•For Visa and MasterCard holders in the United States or calls from Canada, please call
•1 time technical support, $40* U.S. per call
•1 year unlimited technical support $75* U.S.
*Prices are subject to change without notice and may vary based on your product.
Fees are charged to your Visa or MasterCard.
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