Robustness of the product (new equipment)

The equipment shall be tested and pass tests according to MIL-STD-810H, IEC 60068-2 or an equivalent testing procedure using a modified storage/operating temperature range, durability, and drop height as shown below.  

The equipment shall be dropped from a height of at least 45 centimetres (modified drop test height) onto a solid surface. At least one field test shall be carried out for each edge of the underside and each corner of the underside. 

The equipment shall undergo test cycles exposing it to the following storage temperatures for at least 48 hours: 

• High storage temperature ≥60°C. 

• Low storage temperature ≤−30°C. 

The equipment shall undergo test cycles exposing it to the following temperatures for at least four hours whilst under operation: 

• Operating temperature ≥40°C. 

• Operating temperature ≤−20°C. 

Upon request, the supplier shall be ready to present one of the following; for example:  

• Documentation showing that the requirement is met, such as a product information sheet, a manual or similar.  

• Labelling that meets the requirement, such as valid certification in accordance with 

• TCO Certified, generation 9, for notebooks 

• TCO Certified, generation 9, for tablets 

• TCO Certified, generation 9, for smartphones 

• The supplier's self-declaration of compliance with the requirements, including technical documentation, verified by a verification body accredited for the task according to ISO/IEC 17029 or an equivalent standard.