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October 22nd, 2009 14:00

Individual HDDs purchased from the Mfr, retail, or online typically have 3-Yr warranties. Is this true of HDDs sold with a system?

cc-si

No, if the computer has a one year warranty, then the hard drive has the same one year warranty, as does all the other components.

When the computer has a three year warranty, then the hard drive has the same three years.

Bev.

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October 22nd, 2009 15:00

cc-si 

Having not purchased any hard drives from Dell since 2001, I really don't know, but I would assume the lenght of warranty would be listed when you purchase the hard drive.

Personally, I buy hard drives and most most of my parts from Newegg, because if there is a problem, their Customer Service is excellent.

Bev. 

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October 22nd, 2009 15:00

Do yourself a favor buy it from someone else, because Dell will give you a limited warranty and their customer service is bad to put it politely.  I do not recommend Dell products to anyone anymore.  Read the complaints section.

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October 22nd, 2009 15:00

If Dell replaces your drive in all likely hood it is with a refurb product which carries a limited time warranty. If your warranty has run out or you have the funds and the knowledge to replace the drive yourself you are much better off purchasing from a vendor and getting the 3 year warranty. Just make sure before you buy that the drive does carry that warranty.

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October 22nd, 2009 15:00

If an additional HDD is purchased from DELL, is it also limited in warranty? Or will it carry the three year warranty available if purchased elsewhere?

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