TITLE
    Obtaining Apple Product Support in the USA
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2/17/99

TOPIC

    This article describes how to get product support for Apple products purchased in the USA.


DISCUSSION

    All Apple products purchased in the USA are bundled with 90-day "up-and-running" support. This support is designed to ensure that customers can successfully install products and begin using product features. Additionally, all hardware products (computers, printers and other peripherals) come with a one-year limited warranty covering replacement parts and labor.

    The telephone numbers listed below are the primary point of access for obtaining support or service. Additionally, the Tech Info Library (of which this article is a part) is Apple's official technical support database, with thousands of articles on Apple products, past and present. The Tech Info Library is on a variety of online services. See the "Online Services Product Support Information" section of this article for further information.

    Telephon e Product Support Assistance

    Apple Assistance Center: 1-800-500-7078

    Provides up-and-running support for the first 90 days following purchase of an Apple product.

    "Up-and-running support" includes help with:
    • installation and setup
    • configuration
    • compatibility with other Apple and third-party products
    • troubleshooting
    • third-party product support referral

    Following 90 days, customers can access support through value priced support options, such as Apple Support Line (ASL) (1-888-APL-VALU), or through online services such as the World Wide Web, America Online, and AppleFax.

    After the ninety day period, customers who need to have products repaired under the one-year limited warranty may have a local Apple Authorized Service Provider perform these repairs.

    Apple Support Line: 1-888-APL-VALU

    This is Apple's fee-based phone support system. ASL offers the same support services as the Apple Assistance Center for customers whose complimentary support has expired.


    Other Telephone-Based Product Support Services:

    Interactive Voice Response System: 1-800-SOS-APPL
    • 24 hour common questions & answers line.
    Apple Fax 1-800-510-2834
    • Get product information & technical support Q & A's faxed directly to you.


    Online Product Support Information:

    Apple publishes basic "how to contact Apple support" information, Apple software updates, and the Apple Tech Info Library, Apple's official technical support database, to the following online services:

    America Online
    • keyword: applecomputer

    Worldwide Web:

Document Information
Product Area: Apple Software
Category: General Apple Software Topics
Sub Category: General Topics


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