Sony Vaio Hard Drive Failure

Hello. I've had a Sony Vaio laptop for quite a bit. Just a couple of days ago, it started to give me an error. The error was: "Operating system not found". I read about it online and contacted Sony as well. Sony told me it was a hard drive failure. I needed a replacement hard drive. I asked for the part number. The part number that I was given is A1811344A. After searching that part number, I saw the prices. $400 for a hard drive replacement is outrageous and of course I wouldn't pay that. I'd rather buy a new laptop. So, I proceeded to open the case and take out the hard drive and note the hard drive details. They are: Hitachi 5K750-500 HTS547550A9E384. I searched for this particular hard drive. I have seen it for $60. That is reasonable. However, this is where I got confused. Why is the so-called "official" replacement part $400? Does it come with something extra that is needed? Would the $60 one not come with the metal support needed to screw it in or attach it in? Could someone please provide some information regarding this? I'd greatly appreciate it. Thank you.

 

Assuming your laptop is out of warranty, better give it to a local technician, it'll be wise as he won't charge you a bomb to replace the hard disk.
Sony's laptops run good, not doubt, but once they break down they start breaking down often.

 

Yes, just buy a new hard drive. You can replace it yourself and re-install.

the extra cost is just the usual manufacturer's customer service rip-off.

 

U can buy any brand, model, type of drive up want. Forget about staying with the official Sony drive.
It's like are tires just because u put new tires on your car, u can often find better. Cheaper, and nicer tires that the one it came with.


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