bro, my win7 system was installed in 2014 and has gone through 3 hardware system.
know how to backup and restore.

I have no problem whatsoever when I sent RMA to Seagate last time, all done by myself. they even send DHL to collect it from my place. just contact them via email.

This post has been edited by JimbeamofNRT: Nov 12 2023, 08:37 PM

issue is, for OS drive, why must I take the unnecessary risk when I have better deal for just a mere dollars more?

like in ur case , rm189 vs rm225 from reputable brand + 3 years warranty

This post has been edited by JimbeamofNRT: Nov 12 2023, 08:43 PM

the risk for me is to reinstall my whole system.
i always have the backup drive.
if it fails, the backup drive will set to boot.
it is dirt cheap for 1TB. zero risk for me, as long as it works.

btw it has warranty, but i'm not bother it.
my experience to send something to China is rather expensive.