If I sent it in for repair though, I don't know if they'll be able to transfer any data or not.

So if I was able to get a replacement, I could see if I could swap drives + salvage some. I'd like to save the data if possible - after all, I transfered a lot of stuff from my other computers and did a bit of work. Is there also any possibility that I could just get a full refund? I'm going to call tech support, but I want to be aware of my options - preferably I'd like a replacement and be able to keep the hard drive. If I send it in for repair, do you think this can be salvaged? Or if they send a replacement, could I just keep the hard drive and see if it works with the new computer + transfer files (could I keep my computer until then)? Also complicating the fact is that I'm away from home for a couple days. However, what I'm most concerned of is losing all the stuff on my hard drive. It's certainly not a good sign that the computer has failed twice within 3-4 weeks. So what options do I have? I have the 3 year mail-in warranty, but wondering if I could just get a new replacement. I'm open to any suggestions - but I don't have any screwdrivers big enough to open the motherboard (in the center). I noticed that the num-lock key would be on temporarily when booting up, but the computer was working fine before. This is a fairly new computer, it was shipped July 3rd and didn't work out of the box (sent it in to replaced motherboard). I also rebooted using F12, selecting onboard NIC to boot, and it said 'media test failure, check cable' + 'exiting broadcom PXE ROM'. I tried reseating the hard drive, but my expertise isn't beyond that. I get the boot up screen, but then I get an error (before Windows XP) saying 'No Drive detected' and when running a diagnostic (Fn + power on) it says 'DST - short test failed, 1000-0141 error' - which I googled, and it says that the hard disk is fried. Well, I was using my Latitude D620 this morning but now it doesn't seem too hot.

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