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WARRANTY AND REGULATORY INFORMATION

Dell LIMITED WARRANTY

LIMITED ONE-YEAR

WARRANTY (U.S. ONLY)

Dell Computer Corporation ("Dell") manufactures its hardware products from parts and components that are new or equivalent to new in accordance with industry-standard practices. Dell warrants that the hardware products it sells will be free from defects in materials and workmanship. The warranty term is one year beginning on the date of delivery.

Damage due to shipping the products to you is covered under this warranty. Otherwise, this warranty does not cover damage due to external causes, including accident, abuse, misuse, problems with electrical power, servicing not authorized by Dell, usage not in accordance with product instructions, and failure to perform required preventive maintenance. Dell will repair or replace products returned to Dell's facility. To request warranty service, you must call Dell customer service within the warranty period. If warranty service is required, Dell will issue a Return Material Authorization Number. You must ship the products back to Dell in their original packaging or equivalent, prepay shipping charges, and you must insure the shipment or accept the risk of loss or damage during shipment. Never return items to Dell without an RMA number. Return only the Dell equipment that is not functioning properly no software, manuals or cables unless you are instructed to include them. Only the equipment that is fixed or replaced will be returned to you. Dell will ship the repaired or replacement products to you freight prepaid if you use an address in the United States (excluding Puerto Rico and U.S. possessions.) Shipments to other locations will be made freight collect.

Dell owns all parts made by various manufacturers in performing warranty repairs and building replacement products. If Dell repairs a product, its warranty term is not extended; if Dell replaces a product, the replacement is warranted for the remainder of the original term or 60 days, whichever is longer.

DELL MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES BEYOND THOSE STATED HERE. DELL DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THIS LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. DELL'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR MALFUNCTIONS AND DEFECTS IN HARDWARE IS LIMITED TO REPAIR AND REPLACEMENTS AS SET FORTH ABOVE. THESE WARRANTIES GIVE YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. DELL DOES NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY BEYOND THE REMEDIES SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT OR LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY LIABILITY FOR PRODUCTS NOT BEING AVAILABLE FOR USE OR FOR LOST DATA OR SOFTWARE. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

These provisions apply to Dell's return-to-factory warranty only. For provisions of any on-site service contract covering your system, refer to the separate on-site service contract that you will receive.

LIMITED ONE-YEAR

WARRANTY (CANADA ONLY)

Dell Computer Corporation ("Dell") warrants that the hardware products it sells will be free from defects in materials and workmanship. The warranty term is one year beginning on the date of delivery. This warranty is transferable with the warranted products.

Damage due to shipping the products to you is covered under this warranty. Otherwise, the warranty does not cover damage due to external causes, including accident, abuse, misuse, problems with electrical power, servicing not authorized by Dell, usage not in accordance with product instructions, and failure to perform required preventive maintenance.

Dell will repair or replace products returned to Dell's facility. To request warranty service, you must call Dell Customer Service within the warranty period. If warranty service is required, Dell will issue a Return Material Authorization Number. You must ship the products back to Dell in their original packaging or equivalent, prepay shipping charges, and you must insure the shipment or accept the risk of loss or damage during shipment. Do not return items to Dell without an RMA number. Return only the Dell equipment that is not functioning properly; no software, manuals or cables unless you are instructed to include them. Only the equipment that is fixed or replaced will be returned to you. Dell will ship the repaired or replacement products to you freight prepaid if you use an address in Canada. Shipments to other locations will be made freight collect. Dell owns all parts removed from repaired products. Dell uses new and reconditioned parts made by various manufacturers in performing warranty repairs and building replacement products. If Dell repairs a product, its warranty term is not extended except as may be required by law; if Dell replaces a product, the replacement is warranted for the remainder of the original term or 60 days, whichever is longer.

DELL MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES BEYOND THOSE STATED HERE. DELL DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SOME JURISDICITONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITAITONS ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THIS LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. DELL'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR MALFUNCTIONS AND DEFECTS IN HARDWARE IS LIMITED TO REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, AND REFUND AS SET FORTH ABOVE. THESE WARRANTIES GIVE YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM ONE JURISDICTION TO ANOTHER.

DELL DOES NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY BEYOND THE REMEDIES SET FORTH IN THISWARRANTY STATEMENT OR LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY LIABILITY FOR PRODUCTS NOT BEING AVAILABLE FOR USE OR FOR LOST DATA OR SOFTWARE. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

These provisions apply to Dell's return-to-factory warranty only. For provisions of any on-site service contract covering your system, refer to the separate on-site service contract that you will receive.

"Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (U.S. and Canada) If you bought products directly from Dell company, you may return them to Dell up to 30 days from the day they are delivered for a complete refund of the purchase price. If your company bought the products under a Corporate Performance Agreement with a Dell company, there are limits on when products may be returned to Dell under this policy. Please consult the person in your company that is the liaison with Dell for more information. To return products, you must call Dell customer service to receive a Credit Return Authorization Number. You must ship the products to Dell in their original packaging, prepay shipping charges, and insure the shipment or accept the risk of loss or damage during shipment. Returned products must be in as-new condition, and all of the manuals, diskettes, power cables, and other items included with a product must be returned with it.