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Be gentle - Your notebook is a high-precision computer. Its portability exposes it to more possible damage from misuse and mishandling than a normal desktop PC. Learn More ...
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Don't eat or drink near your notebook - Liquid spills or food crumbs inside your notebook can damage the delicate electronic components inside the notebook. Liquid & food damages are not covered by your warranty. These repairs can cost up to $2000.
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Power "off" your notebook to move it - "Standby" does not shut off your notebook and can cause your notebook to overheat due to lack of air circulation. This can cause loss of data and/or destroy your hard drive. This type of damage is not covered under your warranty. Learn More ...
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Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) - A general internet search on "blue screen of death" results in over 160,000 "hits".
Contrary to UD myth, It is not an occurrence unique to UD!
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A notebook battery is a consumable item - It is typically covered under your notebook warranty for one year (despite your notebook being covered for longer).
It can accept ~300 charges throughout that year. So whether you charge it overnight or for 45 minutes, it counts as a "charge"! Learn More ...
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Carry your notebook in its proper carrying case - Do NOT carry your notebook in your backpack or bookbag. You can crack the LCD or cause damage and loss of data to your hard drive -- this type of damage is not covered under your warranty. Learn More ...
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Avoid jostling your notebook - Shaking your notebook may cause the hard drive read/write heads to scratch against the disk platters, causing unrepairable damage and data loss. This type of damage is not covered under your warranty.
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Get insured - 2007 student notebooks include one year’s coverage (its up to you to renew for subsequent years). Upperclass students can insure their notebooks any time @ www.nssinc.com!
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