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HP motherboard problem - charge to be connected to warranty dept?

I have an hp s3542.uk and the motherboard appears to have died. Hubby tried to call HP yesterday as this apprears to be a common fault with the model (ours is just 2 years old) as he read that they had extended the warranty, however, HP call centre wanted a payment of £15.99 before being connected to the warranty centre - has anyone else experienced this?

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  • fwor
    fwor Posts: 6,975 Forumite
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    edited 23 October 2010 at 3:14PM
    I haven't, and - if true for all calls to them with warranty queries - I would think this is a really bad idea from a customer satisfaction point of view. But I don't think there is anything to stop them - the warranty is purely voluntary on the part of the manufacturer, and they can set the terms as they like.

    If you want to progress it as a warranty issue, can you not use the Contact Us option on their website?

    Otherwise I would take it up with the company that sold it to you, as that is where your statutory rights lie.
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