Getting help and service

If possible, be near your computer when you make your call in case the technical assistance representative needs to help you resolve a computer problem. Please ensure that you have downloaded the most current drivers and system updates, run diagnostics, and recorded information before you call. When calling for technical assistance, please have the following information available:

vMachine Type and Model

vSerial numbers of your computer, monitor, and other components, or your proof of purchase

vDescription of the problem

vExact wording of any error messages

vHardware and software configuration information for your system

Telephone numbers

Before you call, use Access ThinkPad to find information about your computer. Access ThinkPad includes a comprehensive, on-board help and information center for your computer and includes information such as installing additional memory. It travels with you, eliminating the need to carry reference manuals. Press the ThinkPad button to open Access ThinkPad.

Note: Telephone numbers are subject to change without notice. For the latest list of IBM HelpCenter telephone numbers and hours of operation, visit the Support Web site at

www.ibm.com/pc/support.

Country or region

Language

Telephone Number

 

 

 

Argentina

Spanish

0800–666–0011

 

 

 

Australia

English

1300-130-426

 

 

 

Austria

German

01-24592-5901

 

 

 

Bolivia

Spanish

0800–0189

 

 

 

Belgium

Dutch

02-210–9820

 

French

02-210–9800

 

 

 

Brazil

Portuguese

55-11–3889–8986

 

 

 

Canada

English/ French

1-800-565-3344

 

 

416-383-3344

 

 

 

Chile

Spanish

800-224-488

 

 

 

China

Mandarin

800-810-1818

 

 

 

China (Hong Kong S.A.R.)

Cantonese/ English/

2825-7799

 

Putonghua

 

 

 

 

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