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Wake Forest offers insurance for the T61 ThinkPad to cover accidental spills, drops, or other damage. The insurance costs $80.Without the insurance, your department is responsible for the repair costs for damages to the T61 ThinkPad, which may be the full replacement value of the computer. Learn more about the coverage and how to purchase the insurance below.
Insurance FAQ
What parts does the insurance cover?
The standard Wake Forest ThinkPad hardware, including the hard drive, keyboard, track point and track pad, and LCD screen.
What types of damage does it cover?
The insurance covers the most common damages we see to ThinkPads on our campus: damage from accidental liquid spills; damaged or cracked LCD screens from accidental drops or bumps; and other operational failure of the components listed above caused by other unintentional incidents such as electrical surges.
What types of damage are NOT covered by the optional insurance?
ThinkPad theft, loss or damage from fire, flood or other natural disasters; damage to ThinkPad batteries; damage caused by intentional misuse or use in an unsuitable operating environment such as a microwave or pool (yes, it does happen). The insurance also does not cover ThinkPad damage caused or inflicted by another person, while the ThinkPad is not in your possession.
What is the cost?
The cost is $80. If you purchase the additional insurance and experience a cracked screen, broken trackpoint or other covered damage listed above, you pay nothing to have the ThinkPad repaired. Without the insurance, your department is responsible for the repair costs for damages to the T61 ThinkPad, which may be the full replacement value of the computer.
How to purchase the insurance?
Department Purchase Option
For departments purchasing the insurance:
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The department chair or head will send an e-mail to jonesrg@wfu.edu with the names of the individuals in their department that are approved for the $80 T61 insurance, the department budget code to charge and the total amount to be charged. This e-mail must be sent by 5:00 p.m. on September 30, 2008.
Individual Purchase Option
For faculty and staff purchasing the insurance:
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Bring the T61 ThinkPad to the Information Systems Service Desk in order that an Information Systems staff member can visually inspect the computer.
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Bring a check for $80 to the Information Systems before September 30, 2008, 5:00 p.m.
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Sign the T61 insurance agreement available at the Service Desk.
How long does the insurance cover the ThinkPad?
ThinkPad insurance is assigned to the ThinkPad itself, replacement machines are not covered. ThinkPad insurance coverage begins upon receipt of the email from the department chair or head by the Information Systems Service Desk. ThinkPad insurance ends when this ThinkPad is returned to the University or on May 30, 2011 whichever comes first.
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