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IBM Statement of Limited Warranty for United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada (Part 1 - General Terms)
This Statement of Limited Warranty includes Part 1 - General Terms and Part 2 -
1.The warranties provided by IBM in this Statement of Limited Warranty apply only to Machines you purchase for your use, and not for resale, from IBM or your reseller. The term “Machine” means an IBM machine, its features, conversions, upgrades, elements, or accessories, or any combination of them. The term “Machine” does not include any software programs, whether
Machine: IBM Personal Computer machine type 2196 and 2197
Warranty Period*: Parts: One (1) Year; Labor: One (1) Year
*Contact your place of purchase for warranty service information. Some IBM Machines are eligible for
The IBM warranty for Machines. IBM warrants that each Machine 1) is free from defects in materials and workmanship and 2) conforms to IBM’s Official Published Specifications. The warranty period for a Machine is a specified, fixed period commencing on its Date of Installation. The date on your sales receipt is the Date of Installation, unless IBM or your reseller informs you otherwise.
During the warranty period IBM or your reseller, if approved by IBM to provide warranty service, will provide repair and exchange service for the Machine, without charge, under the type of service designated for the Machine and will manage and install engineering changes that apply to the Machine.
If a Machine does not function as warranted during the warranty period, and IBM or your reseller are unable to either 1) make it do so or 2) replace it with one that is at least functionality equivalent, you may return it to your place of purchase and your money will be refunded. The replacement may not be new, but will be in good working order.