This article explains the role of an OEM company and the OEM business model. OEM (pronounced as separate letters) is short for original equipment manufacturer. OEM is somewhat of a misleading term for a company that has a special relationship with computer and IT producers.
Fuzzy Notebook Evangelist. I am interested in a 3 year warranty on a high end R61 or T61 Lenovo laptop for home use, but unsure whether to get an onsite or depot warranty.
Is your original OS Windows 8 or Windows 8.1? Because that does matter because of the imbedded Product Key. Otherwise, you can a) order a new set of discs from Lenovo or b) live with just a clean install by finding an ISO and some missing features/controls (well you can get most of that on Lenovo's driver support page).For solution B, you must get the install for the Windows your computer came with.therwise, you can a) order a new set of discs from Lenovo or b) live with just a clean install by finding an ISO and some missing features/controls (well you can get most of that on Lenovo's driver support page).