I registered my laptop with HP but was not notified that there was a Hinge Recall but because my hinge was giving trouble I googled it and found the recall.<br />
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I called HP March 2009 and after some trouble they sent me the WARRANTY ACCEPTANCE email below:-<br />
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Customer Service Order Number: UTC153-01<br />
CSO Placement Date: 03/17/2009<br />
Model Number: EZ345AV<br />
Model Description: HP PAVILION NOTEBOOK PC DV<br />
Serial Number: CNF7061TB4<br />
Part Number: N/A<br />
Part Description:<br />
You selected the following Hewlett-Packard Hardware Support Service for your product:<br />
BOX PLUS PICKUP & REPAIR, 1 DAY SHIPPING<br />
Warranty Status: In Warranty<br />
Total charge (including tax, if applicable): $0.00<br />
Payment Method: No Payment<br />
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I was overseas for a couple of months and when I returned I found a box from HP. About 10 days later I had to travel again and I didn't have time to backup my laptop and install all of the programs onto another computer. So, it had to wait until I got back. By the time I did get a replacement notebook and load all of my software and data so I could continue to work it was June 2009 which is when I shipped my notebook to HP Service.<br />
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On 14 July 2009 I received the following email:-<br />
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From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] <br />
Sent: Tuesday, 14 July 2009 12:27 AM<br />
To: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx<br />
Subject: HP CRM-CSO#UTC153-02<br />
Hello xxxxxxxxxx, <br />
Your file has been brought to the attention of the Hewlett-Packard Customer Relations Management Department and we would like to speak with you as soon as possible to discuss a solution to your service order.<br />
Office Hours: 6:00am - 6:00pm PST Monday-Friday<br />
Contact number: 866-684-3620. <br />
Please reference Service Ticket Number: 8022987410<br />
We look forward to your call and an available customer relations manager will be able to assist you.<br />
Thank you for your time.<br />
Best Regards, <br />
HP Customer Relations Management Department<br />
TEL: 866-684-3620<br />
PLEASE CONTACT OUR DEPARTMENT VIA TELEPHONE<br />
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL<br />
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I rang HP and was told that because my notebook was received and processed after 1 July 2009 HP would not repair it as they claimed that the hinge recall had expired. I explained that I had registered before the end of the recall but HP would not budge and they shipped my unrepaired notebook back to me.<br />
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So, HP is not reasonable and, in my view, their customer service STINKS! - it seems to be all about HP and not about the customer or what is right.<br />
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Can anyone help me get HP to do what is right?<br />
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John<br />
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