How to check your Dell or Apple Warranty Status
Introduction to Dell Warranties
If you have pucrhased a dell laptop or desktop PC through the University suppliers then it will typically be covered with ane extended 5 year warranty
An “in-warranty” issue would include something like a failed laptop screen, the memory not working, where the hardware has become faulty
An out-of-warranty issue would be something like, where the device was dropped or had water split on it.
Note: laptop batteries only come with a 1 year warranty as standard & cannot be extended, even with an extended warranty.
Once raised with Dell, warranty issues are typically next-business-day for spare parts (when available) which can be fitted either by our CSCS team (who are Dell certified) or by a Dell engineer.
How do I find a Dell Service Tag
You will first need the serial number/service tag, please take a look at he guide here, on how to find them - https://cscs-itsupport.atlassian.net/wiki/x/FAJGAQ
For laptops & desktop PCs on CSCS support, please contact the Service Desk on 01223 336261 or cscsservicedesk@medschl.cam.ac.uk if you would like us to check this for you.
Introduction to Apple Warranties
If you have pucrhased an Apple laptop or desktop PC through the University suppliers then it will typically be covered with ane extended 5 year warranty; 1 year default Apple warranty & then 4 years UNiversity extended .
An “in-warranty” issue would include something like a failed laptop screen, the memory not working, where the hardware has become faulty.
An out-of-warranty issue would be something like, where the device was dropped or had water split on it.
Note: laptop batteries only come with a 1 year warranty as standard & cannot be extended, even with an extended warranty.
Once raised with Apple, warranty issues typically have to be sent away so will take more time to resolve. If you do not have a spare device in your department to use as an interim then, then CSCS have the option of providing a loan device, if there is stock available.
How do I find a Apple Serial Number Service Tag
You will first need the serial number/service tag, please take a look at he guide here, on how to find them - https://cscs-itsupport.atlassian.net/wiki/x/FAJGAQ
For laptops & desktop PCs on CSCS support, please contact the Service Desk on 01223 336261 or cscsservicedesk@medschl.cam.ac.uk if you would like us to check this for you.