Sony PlayStation Vita PCH-1008 Safety Manual page 12

b.If the Product is returned with the HDD for warranty service,
repair or replacement of the Product will involve
reformatting that HDD.
c. If the Product is returned without the HDD for warranty
service, we will if possible give the repaired or replaced
unit the same unique internal identification as the returned
Product. If for any reason we are unable to rewrite the
original Product ID and you wish to receive warranty
service, you will need to reformat your HDD before you are
able to use it with your repaired or replaced Product.
d.You understand and agree that reformatting of the HDD will
result in loss of your stored data, files and software. To
avoid loss of any software, data or files which you wish to
retain, before submitting the Product for guarantee service
you should, where possible, back these up and remove
them from the HDD. Clearing your PlayStation
password will help protect any information you consider
confidential.
6. To avoid damage to or loss or erasure of other removable
data storage media, peripherals, accessories or non-original
components, you must remove them before submitting the
Product for Guarantee service.
7. You understand that this Guarantee does not cover stored
data, files or software and you agree that SCEE is not liable
to you for any loss or corruption of your data, files or software
in connection with your exercise of this Guarantee.
8. You should back up your HDD regularly to prevent loss or
alteration of data, files or software although some content
cannot be backed up and must be reinstalled by the user.
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9. You may not claim under this Guarantee when the Product is
damaged as a result of:
a. commercial use, accident, fair wear and tear, negligence,
abuse, or misuse (including, without limitation, failure to
use this Product for its normal purpose and/or in
accordance with instructions on proper use and
maintenance, or installation or use in a manner inconsistent
with applicable local technical or safety standards);
b.use in conjunction with any unauthorised peripheral or
component (including, without limitation, game
enhancement devices, HDDs, adaptors and power supply
devices);
c. any adaptation or adjustment to, or alteration of, the
Product carried out for any reason, and whether properly
carried out or not;
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d.maintenance or repair or attempted maintenance or repair
carried out other than by a SCEE-authorised service
facility;
e. use of unauthorised software, virus infection, fire, flood or
other natural calamity; or
f. operation or treatment of the Product inconsistent with
normal personal or domestic use or operation outside the
Product specifications.
10.You may not claim under this Guarantee where you are in
material breach of your system software licence (see
eu.playstation.com/legal).