You need to contact Lenovo in your country (US?) directly, and inform them of the issue and misunderstanding. That said, your warranty may require you to provi

You need to contact Lenovo in your country (US?) directly, and inform them of the issue and misunderstanding. That said, your warranty may require you to provide them with defective hardware. You may be on the hook whether you realized it or not. They may eat it, but unlikely.