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    Can warranties on Used or Refurbs (still under warranty) be upgraded?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by mswlogo, Mar 9, 2013.

  1. mswlogo

    mswlogo Notebook Consultant

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    I may consider a Refurb or Used Thinkpad

    That consideration may depend on if I can upgrade the warranty.

    Are the existing warranties transferable and can they be upgraded?

    A lot of companies like Dell will let you. In fact Dell has let me upgrade OUT of warranty PC's (not sure if they still do today, but I have)
     
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  2. ajkula66

    ajkula66 Courage and Consequence

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    If the machine is from the Outlet, the answer is "NO". You can purchase a post-warranty service agreement, and pay with your kidney.

    If it's just a used machine, bought here, on eBay or TPF, the answer is "it depends". The warranty can only be upgraded/extended once, on any ThinkPad.

    As for transfer, the warranty follows the serial number, not the owner.
     
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