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Dropping a laptop is virtually never covered unless you purchased a
separate extended warranty that specifically does cover it (most
extended warranties don't cover it, but a few do, especially the Toshiba
"Systemguard" warranty).
If you cracked the screen, which is likely but not certain from your
description, you are looking at a repair that will cost hundreds of
dollars, and that can sometimes cost more than the cost of a new laptop.
The low-end for a screen replacement (parts and labor) is about $300,
but the high end is up around $1,000. It's also possible that you did
other damage, either in addition to or (if you are VERY lucky) instead
of breaking the screen.
If you buy a Toshiba laptop, I highly recommend buying the Toshbia
Systemguard warranty. It's $200 to $300 for 3 years of coverage that
includes "clutz" coverage. You can only buy this direct from Toshiba
(www.Toshiba.com), and it must be purchased within 30 days of the
purchase date of the laptop.
A few other vendors offer similar coverage in some areas (some states
classify extended warranties as "insurance" and require sellers to be
licensed as insurance companies and insurance agents so, for example,
Toshiba doesn't sell extended warranties at all in these few states).
jternes32 wrote:
> Oh my gosh! i dropped my daughters brand new lap top off my lap about
> 1-2 feet high and the color is so screwed up. Any suggestions. I am
> under warrenty but is it usually covered?? Jean
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