New (to me) T60p: Should I extend the warranty?

[oaaltone]

I just picked up a T60p (2007-96U) with a 15" UXGA FlexView from eBay for $725. There were no pictures with the item description, so I took a gamble and it panned out: the unit is like-new. There are no marks on the keyboard, touchpad, etc. from use, and the 9-cell battery only had 7 cycles on it. The machine is under original depot warranty until 2009-08-23. Should I upgrade to the 5-year depot warranty and extend the warranty by another 2 years? I believe the correct P/N for the upgrade is 41C9180, which appears to be going for about $160 online. Any issues I should be aware of with these models?

[sktn77a]

For $160, I would upgrade the warranty. The T60p had problems with heat - combination of poor fan/cooling system design and dirt/dust accumulation. This is in addition to the things that can go wrong with any 4-5 year old computer (LCD, motherboard, DVD drive, etc).

Unless you are doing heavy duty, CPU/GPU-intensive rendering or 3D CAD/CAM, this computer will see you through the next 3 years!

[Harryc]

I just went thru the same purchase and decision. I paid the $160.

[yak]

This is in addition to the things that can go wrong with any 4-5 year old computer (LCD, motherboard, DVD drive, etc).

Just to clarify. First T60 ever made just turned 3 in January (T60 were introduced in Jan 2006). If the warranty is valid until 2009-08-23 then this particular T60 is around 2.5 years old. A bit less than 4-5 .

This and the fact that it wasn't used much means it shouldn't cause trouble. Still, if you can afford it, extend the warranty. You don't want to regret not doing it if something does happen.

[sktn77a]

Sorry if I wasn't clear. I wasn't suggesting the computer was 4-5 years old now (I'm guessing it's about 2 years old) but when it is 4-5 years old, it will be nice to have that warm-and-fuzzy that if anything does crap out, it'll be covered!

[yak]

Ah, right. Now it makes sense.

[ajkula66]

Another vote for extending the warranty...if you're intent on keeping the machine, that is.

Being that it's the last FlexView ever, I guess you are...

[hausman]

Should I upgrade to the 5-year depot warranty and extend the warranty by another 2 years?... for about $160 online.

Most of the stuff that could fail like HD, RAM, etc. isn't very expensive to replace by yourself. However there are two items that can fail and are very expensive to replace: the FlexView LCD and the motherboard. For $80/year it seems worth it.

(When I bought my T60p I extended the warranty to 5 years without giving it much thought. I intend to keep that system as long as possible.)

[underclocker]

Congrats on picking up that fine machine.

For less than $7 per month, it's hard to argue with the warranty coverage - I mean just for peace of mind! However, if you'll be using it at home on a desk for forseeable future, it probably won't fail. If you plan on traveling with it, definitely get it.

A likely extra benefit would be a higher resale value and quicker sale if you do buy the coverage and decide to sell before the warranty expires.

[Truthfinder]

Howdy:

Where are you guys purchasing the extended warn from? Are you going direct to Lenovo or a third party company............ I was told a few months ago there was a company that sold the warn for about $140.00 for an additional 2 years......


Thanks in advance, Steve

[Kamika007z]

Definitely extend it. I did for my 2007-8JU

[Johan]

Where are you guys purchasing the extended warn from? Are you going direct to Lenovo or a third party company............ I was told a few months ago there was a company that sold the warn for about $140.00 for an additional 2 years.

Steve:

See e.g. the thread Thoughts about Thinkpad Warranty Upgrades (41C9180) - and more specificly this post (perhaps not the most relevant one, in all details, but the one I found first with sufficient information!). Note that this thread points to Affinity Systems, Inc. which sell the two-year warranty extension with part-number 41C9180 that you are looking for for only $150.

Want more info? If so, search this forum for e.g. "warranty extension" or 41C9180.

Happy Easter!

Johan

[Truthfinder]

Thanks for all who replied.... I will follow up and get it before my 3 year want. runs out.


Steve

[Muse]

Another vote for extending the warranty...if you're intent on keeping the machine, that is.

Being that it's the last FlexView ever, I guess you are...

What's the advantage of FlexView? I have a T60 and my spec is: Display type[] 14.1 SXGA+ TFT

No ext warranty here, but I've had no known issues with my machine bought ~ Thanksgiving 2006. It rarely leaves the house. Use it with AC, the battery lives in the fridge and rarely emerges.

[archer6]

I just went thru the same purchase and decision. I paid the $160.

Harryc....I must be the worlds worst searcher, as I want to do the same warranty extension on mine for $160, but cannot find the link....oh and by the way is that for two years?
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Thanks for helping me out .....
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Cheers...
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[Harryc]

archer6, yes that is for 2 years. Here's the link I used -

http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site. ... d=TPAD-WSU

When you speak to a Lenovo sales agent at 1-866-96-THINK, ask for a discounted price. It's not listed but they have the ability to do that.

[archer6]

Thanks Harry !

[Johan]

I must be the worlds worst searcher, as I want to do the same warranty extension on mine for $160, but cannot find the link....oh and by the way is that for two years?

@archer6: I am not quite sure what you ask, but if you ask where the two-year warranty extension can be purchased for $160, then it was actually already mentioned in this very thread (!); see this post.

Johan

[archer6]

@ Johan... Thanks for the link.

That's what I get for skipping my morning coffee...

Between the link you sent and the coffee, as well as Harry's help, I've now got the job done and have extended my warranty.

Cheers....