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Guidelines for Acceptable Branded Drives for Warranty Redemption | January 2014

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Guidelines for Acceptable Branded Drives for Warranty Redemption

Disclaimer: This information is a general guideline only; the final decision will be made at HGST’s discretion based on the visual and mechanical inspection.


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HGST's warranty does not cover the following:

1. Drives with an indication that they have been altered.

2. Drives in poor physical condition.

3. Drives which are inappropriately packaged.

Examples of modified drives, drives in poor physical condition or inappropriately packaged

A. HGST Label Condition

i. HGST added post manufacturing labels.

ii. Missing, damaged or other tampering on labels such that vital information cannot be read or scanned.

iii. Broken security seal.

B. Physical Condition

i. Cracks, deep dents, crushed, corner dents or bent rails.

ii. Heavy abrasions and deep scratches.

iii. Tool marks on sealed edge or locking mechanism and other signs of tampering.

iv. Badly bent or broken connector/pins.

v. Missing HDD module in G-Tech multi bay Raid units or other parts of the drive.

vi. Missing screws, broken or damaged screws or damaged screw holes.

vii. Permanent ink writing or markings on the drive.

viii. Non HGST labels covering HGST vital information such as all bar codes, part number, serial number and other ids, agency markings and warnings.

ix. Non HGST labels not easily removed located in non-critical areas may not be accepted. To avoid dispute, all non HGST labels should be removed along with excessive adhesive.

x. Foreign material on drive (e.g. corrosion, excessive adhesive, major contamination).

Note: All original accessories (cables, power adapters, etc.), with the exception of software and manuals, must be returned along with the external enclosure. Failure to comply may result in your RMA not being accepted.

C. Packaging Condition

i. Acceptable - All drives should be individually packed with foam padding or at least 2 inches of bubble wrap. If shipping multiple drives, each drive should be individually packed as per above and over-packed in a carton. Use original single pack when possible.

ii. Not Acceptable - Insufficient padding such that drives move within the package/box.

Note: For more information on packaging please refer to our website hgst.com, or for G-Technology Products, www.g-technology.com.


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A.i. HGST Label Condition HGST added post manufacturing labels

Acceptable

Touro

(Touro Mobile Pro, Touro Desk Pro, Touro Desk Base)

Life Studio

Reno Base Desktop


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G-Technology

(G-DRIVE Slim, G-DRIVE Mobile, G-DRIVE mini, G-DRIVE)

(G-RAID, G-RAID mini, G-RAID with Thunderbolt)


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(G-SAFE)

(G-SPEED eS PRO)


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A.ii. HGST Label Condition Missing, damaged or other tampering on labels such that vital information cannot be read or scanned

Acceptable Damaged label due to normal wear and tear will be subject to further review and may not be accepted.

Label faded and information not readable

Torn label but information readable

Torn label but information readable

Barcode faded but can be scanned

Torn label

Torn label


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Not Acceptable

Label not fully adhered to casing

Product label partially lifted

Missing labels

Missing Serial number

Relocated Name Plate label

Damaged labels not due to normal wear and tear

Non HGST label difficult to remove.


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A.iii. HGST Label Condition Broken security seal

Not Acceptable Missing or damaged seal

Damaged Seal

Security seal broken


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B.i. Physical Condition Cracks, deep dents, crushed, corner dents or bent rails

Not Acceptable Dents and bent rails

Top cover dents

Corner Dents

Bent Rail


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B.ii. Physical Condition Heavy abrasions and deep scratches

Acceptable Scratches due to normal wear and tear


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Light scratch on plastic

Light scratch on plastic

Linear heavy scratch on the bottom side


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Not Acceptable Heavy abrasions and deep scratches. Not normal wear and tear

Heavy abrasions or cracked case

Heavy abrasions

Deep scratches penetrated coating on metallic case.

Deep scratches penetrated surface texture of plastic case.


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B.iii. Physical Condition Tool marks on sealed edge or locking mechanism and other signs of tampering.

Not Acceptable Signs of tampering or damage not normal wear and tear

Tampered casing

Tampered casing

Tool marks

Casing Open


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B.iv. Physical Condition Badly bent or broken connector/pins.

Not Acceptable Connector Damaged

Damaged USB connector

Damaged FW800 connector

Damaged FW800 connector

Missing connector


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B.v. Physical Condition Missing HDD module in G-Tech multi bay Raid units or other parts of the drive.

Not Acceptable Missing parts

G-Safe: Missing drive modules

Purposeful removal of parts

B.vi. Physical Condition Missing screws, broken or damaged screws or damaged screw holes.

Not Acceptable Missing parts

Missing screws & security seal


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B.vii. Physical Condition Permanent ink writing or markings on the drive.

Not Acceptable Permanent marking

B.viii. Physical Condition Non HGST labels covering HGST vital information such as all bar codes, part number, serial number and other ids, agency markings and warnings.

Not Acceptable Non HGST labels

Non HGST label covering vital information


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B.ix. Physical Condition Non HGST labels not easily removed, located in non critical areas may not be accepted. To avoid dispute, all non HGST labels should be removed along with excessive adhesive.

Not Acceptable Excessive adhesive/Foreign material

Excessive adhesive

B.x. Physical Condition Foreign material on drive (e.g. corrosion, excessive adhesive, major contamination).

Not Acceptable Connector Corrosion/Foreign Material

Connector Corrosion


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C.i. Packaging Condition All drives should be individually packed with foam padding or at least 2 inches of bubble wrap. If shipping multiple drives, each drive should be individually packed as per above and over-packed in a carton. Use original single pack when possible.

Acceptable Foam rubber clock packaging

Original packaging

Individual box packaging

Original packaging

Clamshell with RSVP clock packaging

Clamshell packaging


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Clamshell packaging

Foam rubber clock packaging

C.ii. Packaging Condition Insufficient padding such that drives move within the package/box.

Not Acceptable Inappropriate packaging – no proper cushion

No cushion

Envelopes - No proper cushion

Styrofoam peanuts - No proper cushion

No proper cushion


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No proper cushion

No proper cushion

Drives not individually packed - No proper cushion




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HGST trademarks are intended and authorized for use only in countries and jurisdictions in which HGST has obtained the rights to use, market and advertise the brand. Contact HGST for additional information. HGST shall not be liable to third parties for unauthorized use of this document or unauthorized use of its trademarks.

References in this publication to HGST products, programs, or services do not imply that HGST intends to make these available in all countries in which it operates. Some countries have laws that may affect encryption-enabled devices. HGST assumes no responsibility for compliance with laws that apply to our products after they are sold or outside of our control. Accordingly, we suggest that you review all laws of the countries where you conduct business. Product specifications provided are sample specifications and do not constitute a warranty. Information is true as of the date of publication and is subject to change. Actual specifications for unique part numbers may vary. Please visit the Support section of our website, www.hgst.com/support, for additional information on product specifications. Photographs may show design models.

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