Does Lehigh recommend getting an extended warranty for new computers?
In most cases, purchasing an extended warranty is a prudent thing to do. With an extended warranty, a student who has a computer with a hardware problem will not have to worry about the expense of fixing or replacing defective computer parts. All of the recommended computer vendors (Dell, HP, Lenovo, Apple) offer extended warranties of 3 to 4 years. Repair costs for an out-of-warranty computer can be high; below are examples of the repair costs for a 1 1/2 yr old out-of-warranty Dell laptop: Out-of-warranty flat rate labor charge – $269.00 Motherboard replacement – $430.00 LCD screen replacement – $430.00 If you are considering purchasing an extended warranty from another computer manufacturer there is an important point to consider: If there is a hardware problem, how does the problem get resolved? Some smaller manufacturers or vendors only offer assistance if you bring the computer back to the location from which it was purchased or if you mail it back. Either situation can be very i
In most cases, purchasing an extended warranty is a prudent thing to do. With an extended warranty, a student who has a computer with a hardware problem will not have to worry about the expense of fixing or replacing defective computer parts. All of the recommended computer vendors (Dell, HP, Lenovo, Apple) offer extended warranties of 3 to 4 years. Repair costs for an out-of-warranty computer can be high; below are examples of the repair costs for a 1 1/2 yr old out-of-warranty Dell laptop: Out-of-warranty flat rate labor charge – $269.00 Motherboard replacement – $430.00 LCD screen replacement – $430.00 If you are considering purchasing an extended warranty from another computer manufacturer there is an important point to consider: If there is a hardware problem, how does the problem get resolved? Some smaller manufacturers or vendors only offer assistance if you bring the computer back to the location from which it was purchased or if you mail it back. Either situation can be very i
