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If your laptop's warranty is expired then the HDD's warranty is also expired. I have a Western Digital 160GB 5400rpm that is stored in my box if you want

Actually not true. Manufactures of hard drive warranty's are between 2-10 years. People don't know about this because they hardly ever get in touch with the manufacturers and try to get the warranty from the store. My Toshiba drive was 4.5 years old with "no warranty" coverage by the shop, called it in the Toshiba myself, and there it was, perfect warranty coverage for another 6 months! Exchanged my drive and happy I was!

Rest of my laptop was out of warranty, so its all about making sure to talk directly to the manufacturer!