NTLDR Not Found...

[Jei]

You can also get this message when you've got dodgy / failing RAM installed.

Before sending the HD back i'd suggest downloading the bootable version of Memtest86 and see what / if any errors pop up.

[k0pp0]

If you can get your hands on a copy of search and recover (here: http://www.iolo.com/sr/4/) you can restore files from faulty hard discs by booting from CD, then saving the files to CD or DVD.

Very nice.

[briareos_kerensky]

If you are going to do an RMA, first go to the manufacturer' site and download their own diagnostic software. To accept a RMA they want you to try all tests, including a low level format if the SMART tests are OK and then communicate all error codes, if any.