Under the Sale of Goods Act you have certain rights which do NOT need to be addressed by the seller - even if they have gone bust. Although Time have an obligation, I would have thought, to honour Tiny's committments.. .. .Be that as it may. If there is a manufacturers warranty on the hard drive, you may go straight to the manufacturer for a repair OR replacement. Opting for the latter is the best option. That is the law. You can check it out for yourself.. .. .Don't be fobbed off. Providing there is an existing manufacturers warranty they must do something.