Warranty

All items we sell include our own standard in house warranty of 12 months. Warranty covers all parts and labour.

Warranty does not cover damage or misuse by the customer.

Please note: Laptops purchased prior to February 2025 include a 6 month warranty, as this was the standard warranty period in effect at the time of sale.

Batteries are not included in warranty. (A failed battery will need to be reported within 14 days from the date of receiving the item, see DOA policy below.)

Please do not return an item without contacting OCM first.

If you have a problem please call us as soon as possible with your serial number. Some problems we can resolve remotely over the phone or by email just contact us on 01386 555008 or email store@ocmbiz.com.

During the first 14 days you are covered by our DOA (Dead on Arrival) policy. As part of this policy OCM will arrange for collection of the item from you for repair/replacement. After this period the cost of return falls to the buyer.

When returning an item if possible, use the original packaging when sending back the product to us. If your parcel was damaged please use new packaging to send the product back to us. For items which contain batteries, including lithium batteries, make sure the package is strong and rigid. Secure the equipment against movement within the outer packaging and against accidental activation. Put filling materials, such as bubblewrap or some newspaper, around the product to fill any empty spaces in the box. Failure to securely package an item for return will invalidate warranty if the unit is damaged in transit.

Customer misuse, abuse, physical damage (including liquid spills), acts of nature and general maintenance are NOT covered.

OCM are not responsible for any data that is lost due to failure of the product and strongly recommend regular data backups.

It is your responsibility to backup all existing data, software, and programs, and to erase all existing data before receiving services. OCM is not responsible for loss, recovery, or compromise of data, programs or loss of use of equipment arising out of the services provided by OCM. You represent that your product does not contain illegal files or data.

If you have any questions during this time please call or email us and we will happily update you.

In the event we are not able to repair any fault we will replace your machine with the same specification or a refund.

Questions?

If you have any questions at all with the above and need to talk to someone before you order, please call 01386 555008 and ask to speak to OCMStore.com sales.

Cancellation Rights

You may cancel a purchase within 14 working days beginning on the day you receive your order. You will receive a full refund of the price paid for the item.

To cancel an order you must inform us in writing or via e-mail. You must return the item purchased to us within 10 working days of notification, in the condition you received them and at your own cost and risk. You have a legal obligation to take reasonable care of the item whilst in your possession. If you fail to comply with this obligation, we may have a right of action against you for compensation.

We will process the refund as soon as possible, in any case within 30 days of the day you have given notice of your cancellation as long as the item(s) have been returned to OCM.

Customer Responsibilities

Below are the types of software lock commonly used by businesses and the consequences if not removed.
1

Windows Autopilot

What it is

Microsoft provisioning system linking devices to an Azure AD
(Entra ID) tenant.

Applies to

  • Windows
    laptops and desktops

Function

Automatically configures devices for corporate use during
initial setup.

If not removed

  • Device
    forces connection to company tenant during setup
  • Requires
    corporate login credentials.
  • Cannot
    be bypassed by end users.
2

MDM / Intune / Mobile Device Management Lock

What it is

Devices enrolled in enterprise management platforms such as
Microsoft Intune.

Applies to

  • Mobile devices (iOS and Android)
  • Windows and macOS computers

Function

Allows organisations to enforce policies, install software,
and remotely manage devices.

If not removed

  • Corporate restrictions remain in place.
  • Device can be remotely locked or wiped.
  • Unsuitable for resale



3

Apple ABM / DEP (Apple Business Manager)

What it is

Corporate enrolment program that ties Apple devices to an
organisation.

Function

Forces devices to automatically enrol into MDM during setup.

If not removed

  • Device
    continuously re-enrols into company management after reset.

Organisation retains control indefinitely.



4

Apple iCloud Lock (Activation Lock)

What it is

A security feature linked to Apple’s Find My service,
tied to an Apple ID.

Applies to

  • iPhones
  • iPads
  • Macs
    (T2 and Apple Silicon)

Function

Prevents device activation after reset unless the original
Apple ID credentials are entered.

If not removed

  • Device
    cannot be set up or activated.
  • Stuck
    at the activation screen permanently.
  • Effectively
    unusable and unsellable
5

Google Factory Reset Protection (FRP)

What it is

Android equivalent of Apple Activation Lock, linked to a
Google account.

Function

Requires previous account login after a factory reset.

If not removed

  • Device
    cannot complete setup.
  • Effectively
    unusable
  • Frequent
    issue in mobile ITAD workflows
6

Absolute / Computrace Persistence

What it is

Firmware-based tracking and security solution.

Function

Allows remote tracking, locking, or wiping, even after OS
reinstall.

If not removed

  • Device
    may reconnect to previous owner.
  • Can
    be remotely disabled.
  • Presents
    security and privacy risks.
7

BIOS / UEFI Password Lock

What it is

Firmware-level password set on the motherboard.

Applies to

  • Laptops
    and desktops (Dell, HP, Lenovo, etc.)

Function

Prevents access to BIOS settings and restricts
boot options.


If not removed

  • Cannot
    change boot order or reinstall operating system.
  • Limits
    refurbishment and testing

May
require manufacturer intervention or hardware replacement.