Do you think the laptop is at fault?
I was just thinking to replace the faulty drive.
For some reason I don't picture it messing up any hard drive it is connected to.
Unfortunately I can't test this without a purchase but it would be cheaper than a new setup.
Pretty sure warranty will require some money aswell. It is implied in the documentation.
I've voided it aswell. The ram is not upgradable by user. Quite a mess haha.
I have a Mac purchase deep back in my head to compensate all this trouble but it's hard to get motivated to throw money at a purchase when you literally can't compensate for every new issue that may arise.
I may just start saving for the Mac. Average lifespan dudes?