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  • Additional Info:
    It is important to understand the Next-Day/In-Home service warranty offered by this company. According to Dell's policy, a technician will be dispatched if necessary only following phone-based troubleshooting. Also, according to the company, the warranty does not cover software, including the operating system and software added to the Dell-branded hardware products through their factory-integration system, third-party software, or the reloading of software. Complete information can be obtained by calling 800-915-3355 or by visiting http://www1.us.dell.com/content/topics/global.aspx/policy/en/policy?c=us&l=en&s=gen&~section=010#total. Before returning a product, consumers must first troubleshoot the problem by contacting customer service. According to the company, the consumer is responsible for backing up any data on the system prior to troubleshooting. According to Dell's policy, they are not responsible for lost or corrupted data. Complete information can be obtained by calling 800-915-3355 or by visiting http://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/en/technicalsupportpolicy?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs&~ck=lf. Consumers must contact Dell directly before attempting to return a product in order to obtain a credit return authorization number. Consumers are responsible for returning the product in the return period applicable to the product. Complete information can be obtained by visiting http://www1.us.dell.com/content/topics/global.aspx/policy/en/policy?c=us&l=en&s=gen&~section=010#total. According to the company, Dell Inc and Dell Financial Services are separate corporations. Dell Financial is a financing entity distinct from Dell Inc, and as such is solely and exclusively responsible for financing computer equipment that is manufactured and sold by Dell Inc. Dell Inc is responsible for technical support and warranty assistance, as well as rebates and returned items, but Dell representatives have no authority to act on behalf of Dell Financial in any capacity.
  • Additional Info:
    If you have already contacted Dell with a support issue AND have a case number or reference number provided by a Dell representative you can visit https://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/dellcare/en/outstanding_issues?c=us&l=en&s=gen After submitting the online form, you will be contacted by a Dell representative via email within 1 business day.

About This Business

Dell is an American multinational computer technology company that develops, sells, repairs, and supports computers and related products and services.

BBB Accredited Since: 4/10/1989

Years in Business: 41

Products and Services

3D Printer Accessories, Accessibility Info, Accessory Deals, Account Management, Ads Policy, AI PC Offers, AI PCs, AI Services, Alienware Monitors, Alienware PCs, All-in-One Computers, Anti-Slavery Info, Application Services, Back to School Deals, Batteries, Best Online Price, Black Friday Deals, Blog Access, Bluetooth Mouse, Bundle Deals, Business Partnerships, Cameras, Capital Funding, Career Opportunities, Certification Services, Child Labor Info, Chromebooks, Clearance Deals, Climate Solutions, Community Support, Comprehensive Solutions, Computer Speakers, Computers, Confident Buying, Container Solutions, Contract Services, Cookies Policy, Copyright Info, Corporate Impact, Curved Monitors, Custom Solutions, Customer Stories, Data Services, Data Storage, Dell Gaming Monitors, Dell Outlet, Dell Pro Desktops, Dell Pro Laptops, Dell Pro Max PCs, Dell UltraSharp Monitors, Deployment Services, Desktop Deals, Desktops, Dispatch Status, Docking Stations, Documentation, Downloads, Drivers, Edge Solutions, Education Solutions, Email Policy, Email Signup, Employee Discounts, Energy Solutions, Ergonomic Mouse, Event Access, Expert Network, External Hard Drives, Federal Solutions, Financial Solutions, Financing Options, G Series Laptops, Gaming Accessories, Gaming Chairs, Gaming Consoles, Gaming Controllers, Gaming Desktops, Gaming Headsets, Gaming Keyboards, Gaming Laptops, Gaming Monitors, Gaming Mouse, Headsets, Healthcare Solutions, Higher Ed Solutions, Home Electronics, Human Trafficking Info, Hyperconverged Infrastructure, Inspiron Laptops, Investor Resources, IPS Monitors, IT Management, IT Observability, K-12 Solutions, Keyboards, Kubernetes Solutions, Laptop Backpacks, Laptop Deals, Laptops, Latitude Laptops, Legal Resources, Life Sciences Solutions, Lifecycle Management, Linux PCs, Local Government Solutions, Low Price Guarantee, Managed Services, Manuals, Manufacturing Solutions, Mice, Microphones, Military Discounts, Monitor Cables, Monitor Deals, Monitor Speakers, Monitor Stands, Monitor Webcams, Monitors, Multicloud Services, Network Solutions, Networking Infrastructure, Newsroom Access, OEM Solutions, OLED Monitors, OptiPlex Desktops, Order Support, Partner Program, Parts, PC Accessories, PC Diagnostics, Personal Information, Portable Monitors, Precision Workstations, Premier Services, Price Match, Printers, Privacy Center, Privacy Screens, Privacy Statement, Professional Services, Projectors, Recovery Services, Recycling Programs, Recycling Services, Refurbished PCs, Regulatory Info, Reseller Options, Resilience Services, Retail Solutions, Rewards Program, Room Solutions, Rugged Laptops, Safety Solutions, Scanners, Security Center, Security Services, Security Solutions, Self-Repair Parts, Server Solutions, Servers, Service Requests, Shredders, Smart City Solutions, Smart Home Devices, Smart Watches, Software, Software Deals, Specialty Products, State Government Solutions, Storage Solutions, Streamlined Management, Student Discounts, Support Services, Sustainability Solutions, Technical Support, Technology Solutions, Telecom Solutions, Terms of Sale, Thin Clients, Touch Screen Monitors, Training Services, Trial Software, Trust Center, Ultrawide Monitors, Upgrades, Utility Solutions, VESA Mounts, Video Conferencing Solutions, Video Games, Video Gaming, Virtual Desktop Solutions, Virtual Reality, Warranty Services, Webcams, Windows PCs, Wireless Mouse, Workforce Services, Workstations, XPS Laptops

Business Details

BBB File Opened:
12/1/1984
Business Started:
5/1/1984
Business Started Locally:
5/1/1984
Business Incorporated:
10/27/1987
Type of Entity:
Corporation
Alternate Names:
Alienware
Dell Catalog Sales LP
Dell Computer Corporation
Dell Home Sales
Dellware Direct
Dell Direct Store
Dell Computers Corp.
Dell Computers
Dell Computers Corporation
Business Management:
Mr. Michael Dell, CEO
Mr. Thomas Tang

Additional Contact Information

Principal Contacts
Mr. Thomas Tang
Customer Contacts
Mr. Thomas Tang
Fax numbers
Other Fax: (512) 728-2668
Other Fax: (512) 723-7365
Other Fax: (800) 387-5753
Other Fax: (386) 754-8602
Additional Phone Numbers
Other Phone: (866) 342-0011
Other Phone: (800) 624-9896
Other Phone: (800) 449-3355
Other Phone: (678) 366-1813
Other Phone: (800) 624-9897
Other Phone: (800) 879-9500

Latest Reviews

  • Dilia G

    "In 2022 I went to Dell's website to purchase a Laptop, nothing else. I later found out that they charged me extra for a ****** subscription." ... Read full review

  • Frederick B

    "I purchased an Alienware Aurora R12 with a 3080 and i7-11700, with only the standard one-year warranty. Unfortunately, my PC started blue-screening just two months after the warranty expired." ... Read full review

  • Erik P

    "Dell has one of the worst customer service and warranty. I have a monitor, a Dell AW2334DWF, that has developed a sound problem." ... Read full review

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