WDBACX Nomad Rugged Case User Manual

June 16, 2024
WD

**WDBACX Nomad Rugged Case User Manual

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Installation Instruction

Technical Support and Limited Warranty Guide For WD Nomad Rugged Case

Toll free number available in the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom.

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Should you encounter any problem, please give us an opportunity to address it before returning this product. Most technical support questions can be answered through our knowledge base or e mail support service at http://support.wdc.com. If the answer is not available or, if you prefer, please contact WD at the best telephone number shown above.
Your product includes 30 days of free telephone support during the warranty period. This 30-day period starts on the date of your first telephone contact with WD technical support. E-mail support is free for the entire warranty period and our extensive knowledge base is available 24/7. To help us keep you informed of  newfeatures and services, remember to register your product online at http://register.wdc.com.

Warranty Information (All Regions Except Australia/New Zealand)

If your WD Nomad Rugged Case becomes defective during the warranty period, either contact  the dealer from whom you originally purchased the WD Nomad Rugged Case or visit our product support Web site at http://support.wdc.com for information on how to obtain service or a Return Material Authorization (RMA). If it is determined that the WD Nomad Rugged Case may be defective, you will be given an RMA number and instructions for product return. An unauthorized return (i.e., one for which an RMA number has not been issued) will be returned to you at your expense. Authorized returns must be shipped in an approved shipping container, prepaid and insured, to the address provided on your return paperwork. Your original box and packaging materials should be kept for storing or shipping your WD Nomad Rugged Case.

Limited Warranty

Western Digital (“WD”) warrants that the WD Nomad Rugged Case, in the course of its normal use, will for the term defined below, be free from defects in material and workmanship. This warranty specifically excludes damages to items stored or carried in the WD Nomad Rugged Case. The term of your limited warranty is for two years, unless otherwise required by law. The term of your limited warranty period shall commence on the purchase date appearing on your purchase receipt. Subject to the limitations specified above, your sole and exclusive remedy shall be, during the period of warranty specified above and at WD’s option, the repair or replacement of the WD Nomad Rugged Case. The foregoing warranty shall extend to repaired or replaced WD Nomad Rugged Cases for the balance of the applicable period of the original warranty or ninety (90) days from the date of shipment of a repaired or replaced product, whichever is longer. If a returned defective product is no longer available, we WD will replace it with a similar product or one of equal or higher value.

Exclusions and Limitations

This Limited Warranty is applicable only to WD Nomad Rugged Cases sold as new. WD shall have no liability if a product was stolen or if it is determined that the asserted defect is not present or is attributable to misuse. If the WD Nomad Rugged Case suffers an impact of greater than 7-feet it may be cosmetically or structurally damaged, rendering the WD Nomad Rugged Case unusable for future use. WD shall have no liability for lost data regardless of the cause, recovery of data, or data contained in any product placed in the WD Nomad Rugged Case, even if the impact is within the 7-feet recommended limit. THE WARRANTY ON YOUR WD NOMAD RUGGED CASE DOES NOT IMPACT THE WARRANTY ON YOUR HARD DRIVE, EVEN IF DAMAGE OCCURS TO YOUR HARD DRIVE WHILE IN THE CARRYING CASE UNDER NORMAL OPERATION. IF DAMAGE OCCURS TO YOUR HARD DRIVE, REFER TO THE WARRANTY POLICY FOR YOUR HARD DRIVE.  EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, THEREARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, FOR YOUR WD NOMAD RUGGED CASE. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES IMPOSED BY LAW ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE APPLICABLE

WARRANTY PERIOD.

This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and is governed by the laws of the state and country in which your WD
Nomad Rugged Case was purchased.You may also have other rights that vary from state to state and country to country. You are advised to consult applicable state and country laws to determine your rights. Some states and countries do not allow any limitation on how long a limited warranty will last, or exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. In such states and countries, some of the exclusions or limitations stated in this Limited Warranty may not apply to you.

Sole Remedies/No Incidental or Consequential Damages
To the extent allowed by local law, the remedies provided in this Limited Warranty are your sole and exclusive remedies. These terms and conditions supersede any prior agreements or representations, including statements made in sales literature or advice given in connection with your purchase.
TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW, AND EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY SET FORTH IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, IN NO EVENT SHALL WD OR ANY WD SERVICE CENTER BE LIABLE FOR (1) ANY DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE PURCHASE, USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT (2) ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM LOSS OF DATA ON ANY PRODUCTS USED IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRODUCT, OR (3) ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, AND WHETHER OR NOT ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Australia/New Zealand Only

For consumers purchasing products in Australia and New Zealand, please refer to this warranty information. Nothing in this warranty modifies or excludes your legal rights under the Australian Competition and Consumer Act or the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act. This warranty identifies WD’s preferred approach to resolving warranty claims which is likely to be quick and simple for all parties. No other warranties either express or implied by law, including but not limited to those contained in the Sale of Goods Act, are made with respect to the Product. If you purchased your Product in New Zealand for the purposes of a business, you acknowledge and agree that the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act does not apply. In Australia, our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. What constitutes a major failure is set out in the Australian Consumer Law.

Warranty

WD warrants that the Product, in the course of its normal use, will for the term defined below, be free from defects in material and workmanship and will conform to WD’s specifications. The term of your  warranty is 2 year in Australia and New Zealand, unless otherwise required by law. The term of your warranty period shall commence on the purchase date appearing on your purchase receipt from an authorized distributor or authorized reseller. Proof of purchase shall be required to be eligible for this warranty and to establish the commencement date of this warranty. Warranty service will not be provided unless the Product is returned to an authorized distributor, authorized reseller or regional WD return center where the Product was first shipped by WD. WD may at its discretion make extended warranties available for purchase. WD shall have no liability for any Product returned if WD determines that the Product was (i) not purchased from an authorized distributor or authorized reseller, (ii) not used in accordance with WD specifications and instructions, (iii) not used for its intended function, or (iv) stolen from WD, or that the asserted defect a) is not present, b) cannot reasonably be rectified because of damage occurring before WD receives the Product, or c) is attributable to misuse, improper installation, alteration (including removing or obliterating labels and opening or removing external enclosures, including the mounting frame, unless the product is on the list of limited user-serviceable products and the specific alteration is within the scope of the applicable instructions, as found  athttp://support.wdc.com), accident or mishandling while in the possession of someone other than WD.

PRODUCTS ARE COMPLEX AND FRAGILE ITEMS THAT MAY OCCASSIONALY FAIL DUE TO (A) EXTERNAL CAUSES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, MISHANDLING, EXPOSURE TO HEAT, COLD, AND HUMIDITY, AND POWER FAILURES, OR (B) INTERNAL FAULTS . SUCH FAILURES CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS, CORRUPTION, DELETION OR ALTERATION OF DATA. NOTE THAT YOU SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE LOSS, CORRUPTION, DELETION OR ALTERATION OF DATA HOWSOEVER CAUSED, AND FOR BACKING UP AND PROTECTING DATA AGAINST LOSS, CORRUPTION, DELETION OR ALTERATION. YOU AGREE TO CONTINUALLY BACK UP ALL DATA ON THE PRODUCT, AND TO COMPLETE A BACKUP PRIOR TO SEEKING ANY GENERAL SERVICE AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT FROM WD. In Australia, if the Product is not of a kind ordinarily acquired for personal, domestic or household use or consumption, provided it is fair and reasonable to do so, WD limits its liability to replacement of the Product or supply of equivalent or better Product.
This warranty shall extend to repaired or replaced Products for the balance of the applicable period of the original warranty or ninety (90) days from the date of shipment of a repaired or replaced Product, whichever is longer. This warranty is WD’s sole manufacturer’s warranty and is applicable only to Products sold as new.
Obtaining Service
WD values your business and always attempts to provide you the very best of service. Should you encounter any problem, please give us an opportunity to address it before returning this Product. Most technical support questions can be answered through our knowledge base or e-mail support service at http://support.wdc.com. If the answer is not available or, if you prefer, please contact WD at the applicable telephone number shown in the front of this document. If you wish to make a claim, you should initially contact the dealer from whom you originally purchased the Product. If you are unable to contact the dealer from whom you originally purchased the Product, please visit our product support Web site at http://support.wdc.com for information on how to obtain service or a Return Material Authorization (RMA). If it is determined that the Product may be defective, you will be given an RMA number and instructions for Product return. An unauthorized return (i.e., one for which an RMA number has not been issued) will be  returned to you at your expense. Authorized returns must be shipped in an approved shipping container, prepaid and insured, to the address provided with your RMA number. If following receipt of a qualifying claim under this  warranty, WD or the dealer from whom you originally purchased the Product determines that your claim is valid, WD or such dealer shall, at its discretion, either repair or replace the Product with an equivalent or better Product or refund the cost of the Product to you. You are responsible for any expenses associated with a claim under this warranty. The benefits provided to you under this warranty are in addition to other rights and remedies available to you under the Australian Competition and Consumer Act or the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act. Your original box and packaging materials should be kept for storing or shipping your WD product. To conclusively establish the period of warranty, check the warranty expiration (serial number required) via http://support.wdc.com.
Western Digital Technologies, Inc.
3355 Michelson Drive, Suite 100
Irvine, California 92612
Phone: 949-672-7000
E-mail: support@wdc.com
For more information, please refer to the Technical Support and Limited Warranty Guide supplied in this kit.

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