Alienware warranty for computer accessories
The short version
That full coverage is shorter than most of the 13 brands we compared, which typically cover 1 year in full. You don't need to register to get this coverage.
From Alienware's published warranty, checked October 2026.
What's covered
Full coverage: everything, parts and laborPartial coverage: some parts only, you usually pay labor
Purchase5 yrs10 yrs+Full: NoneNo partial coverage
- Full coverageWhole productNone
The fine print, decoded
What it leaves out
- Accidental breaks and misuse
- Normal wear and tear
Good to know before you buy
- The coverage length is printed on your invoice or packing slip, so keep it.
- Passing the computer to someone else? The new owner must register the transfer with Dell to keep coverage.
How other brands compare for computer accessories
- 1. Corsair78/100 · Full: 3 years
- 2. AMD43/100 · Full: 3 years
- 3. BenQ43/100 · Full: 3 years
- 4. ViewSonic43/100 · Full: 3 years
- 5. Elgato32/100 · Full: 2 years
Where you buy it matters
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for computer accessories.
- BJ's Wholesale ClubTVs, home theater displays, computers, laptops, tablets and other electronics90 days
- CostcoTVs, computers, laptops, tablets, cameras, drones, projectors, smartwatches and cell phones90 days
- Sam's ClubElectronics such as TVs, computers and speakers90 days
- TargetElectronics and entertainment (not Apple or Beats)30 days
- WalmartConsumer electronics and PC components30 days
- Electronic ExpressTennessee storesOpened computers, tablets and laptops30 days
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- P.C. Richard & SonNortheast storesMost items30 days
- RC WilleyMountain West storesOpened computers and camcorders30 days from delivery
- Best BuyMost items15 days from delivery
- NeweggMonitors, notebooks and PC accessories (15-day policy items)15 days from delivery
- CuracaoSouthwest storesCameras, cell phones, drones, computers, tablets and wearables15 days
- Guitar CenterRecording devices, DJ equipment, workstation keyboards, rack signal processors, lighting and fog machines14 days
- StaplesComputers, laptops, tablets, printers, digital cameras and other technology and business machines14 days from delivery
- Nebraska Furniture MartMidwest and Texas storesComputers, tablets and cell phones (some versions also list cameras and drones)14 days
- GameStopPCs, laptops, PC components and accessories, TVs and monitors7 days
- BrandsMart USASoutheast storesCell phones, PCs and laptops, tablets, cameras, monitors, printers sold online5 days from delivery
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for computer accessories where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.
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