Warranty Guide for Intel® Processors
Content Type: Warranty & RMA | Article ID: 000005494 | Last Reviewed: 02/05/2025
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No need to activate or register your processor
You are not required to register the Intel® Boxed Processor with Intel before processing a warranty request.
Type and length of Intel Processor warranty
Intel Boxed Processors typically carry a three-year limited warranty that can be fulfilled by Intel (some carry a one-year limited warranty). The warranty eligibility period starts on the original purchase date and doesn't reset if Intel provides a product replacement. Refer to the Warranty Policy for Intel Boxed and Tray Processors.
How to find the numbers (ATPO and FPO ) to process a warranty request for Intel Boxed Processor
- Numbers can be found on the shipping box of the Intel® Boxed Desktop Processor.
- Numbers can be found on the processors' markings.
- Serial number (ATPO).
- Full Serial number ATPO can be obtained by decoding the 2D Matrix located on the side of the processor. Refer to How to Find the Full Serial Number of your Intel® Processor by Decoding 2D Matrix
- Partial serial number is listed on the side of the processor. Refer to Partial Serial Number for Intel® Desktop Boxed Processors
- Batch number (FPO)
- Batch number is located on the top of the processor.
- Serial number (ATPO).
How to check warranty status of Intel Boxed Processors and whether it is tray or boxed
- Go to warranty Information
- Select Processors on Product Type.
- Enter batch number (FPO).
- Enter full serial number (ATPO) or partial serial number (ATPO).
- Click Check products.
Refer to Where Can I Find Intel® Boxed Processor Numbers for Warranty?
Your processor will show as boxed or tray. At any time, if the result of the search is inconclusive, or you think that your Intel Boxed Processor is still under warranty, you may contact Intel Customer Support.
No warranty extension for Intel Boxed Processor
Warranty periods for Intel Boxed Processors aren't extended.
Limited warranty coverage Info
The limited warranty will cover a new processor replacement and the package thermal solution if your processor came with it.
No warranty for refurbished, used, or engineering sample processors
Intel does not sell or honor warranty requests for used, refurbished, or engineering sample processors. Information for the engineering sample can be found in the information about engineering sample processors.
Contact Intel® Partner Alliance first for replacement if you work with a Partner
Intel recommends working with your Intel® Partner Alliance technology provider in the event that the warranty is required. They're partnered with Intel to help consumers shorten the transaction time of exchange. If this isn't possible, or if you have built your system yourself and don't have an Intel® Partner Alliance technology provider, or if they refer you to Intel, you may contact Intel Customer Support.
Information needed before a warranty replacement
For a boxed processor warranty replacement, you'll need
- The name and number of of the processor,
- The serial number (ATPO),
- The batch number (FPO).
Additional information that might be needed includes the date of purchase, proof of purchase (by providing Intel proof of purchase, you agree that Intel may contact the issuer for validation), contact information, description of the issue you're experiencing, motherboard model and BIOS information, memory type, operating systems, or other information.
| Note | No need to return the fan heatsink when doing a warranty replacement. |
Steps to prevent physical damage when shipping the processor
Properly package the processor when you ship it back to Intel. If damage occurs during the shipping process, Intel reserves the right to reject the warranty claim.
The best way to ship the processor is to use the processor clamshell that ships in the box. If you don't have the clamshell, carefully wrap the processor in a protective material like bubble wrap. Protective material ensures protection from damage. Your warranty claim may be affected if the processor sustains physical damage during shipment.
Warranty claim for the fan heatsink
The warranty of the fan heatsink (thermal solution) that shipped with the processor can be requested separately without the need to request a warranty for the processor.
The information required is listed below, for more information on how to identify the required numbers, refer to Identify fan numbers for Intel® Boxed Processors:
- The fan part number
- The manufacturer part name
Usage of overclocking and Intel® XMP and warranty Info
Altering clock frequency or voltage may void any product warranties and reduce stability, security, performance, and life of the processor and other components. Check with system and component manufacturers for details.
Warranty support in China for a universal boxed processor
In China, only a China boxed processor is eligible for a warranty. A universal boxed processor is not eligible for warranty unless you provide proof of purchase and proof of customs clearance (by providing Intel proof of purchase, you agree that Intel may contact the issuer for validation).
| Note | Intel does not honor warranty requests for used, gray-market, second-hand, gifted, or products purchased from other than our authorized distributors or resellers. Intel does not honor warranty requests for products identified as counterfeit or remarked. If the identification occurs after the product is returned to Intel, the product will not be returned to the requester to protect the marketplace from possible re-introduction, the request will be denied and the case will be closed. |