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Appendix d. help and service information – IBM 09N4076 User Manual

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Appendix D. Help and service information

See Appendix B, “Problem solving” on page 2-5 before requesting help or service.

This section contains information on how to obtain online and telephone technical
support.

Online technical support

Online technical support is available during the life of your product. Online assistance
can be obtained through the Personal Computing Support Web site or the IBM
Automated Fax System.

During the warranty period, assistance for replacement or exchange of defective
components is available. In addition, if your IBM option is installed in an IBM
computer, you might be entitled to service at your location. Your technical support
representative can help you determine the best alternative.

Telephone technical support

Marketing, installation, and configuration support through the HelpCenter will be
withdrawn or made available for a fee, at IBM’s discretion, 90 days after the option
has been withdrawn from marketing. Additional support offerings, including
step-by-step installation assistance, are available for a nominal fee.

To assist the technical support representative, have available as much of the following
information as possible:

1. Option name
2. Option number

3. Proof of purchase
4. Computer manufacturer, model, serial number (if IBM), and manual
5. Exact wording of the error message (if any)
6. Description of the problem
7. Hardware and software configuration information for your system

If possible, be at your computer. Your technical support representative might want to
walk you through the problem during the call.

Online technical support

IBM Personal Computing Support Web Site

http://www.ibm.com/pc/support

IBM Automated Fax System

1-800-426-3395 (in U.S. and Canada)

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