Apple Genius Bar, fried MacBook Pro HDD?

Hello,
Think my MacBook Pro's HDD has died. It's a replacement I installed myself - does this mean a Genius won't diagnose the problem for me?
I am happy to replace the HDD again, but just wanted to me sure it was th HDD before paying for another.
Thanks,
Joe

joewhite1989 wrote:
does this mean a Genius won't diagnose the problem for me?
I expect so.
just wanted to me sure it was th HDD before paying for another.
(a) Re-install the original one. Test it thoroughly for a couple of days. If it works as per specs, then the replacement drive is the problem. If it comes up with problems, then the problem might be somewhere else (the SATA cable is sometimes the culprit). If the MBP under warranty, take it to Apple Store or AASP for a check.
(b) Install the problem HDD in another computer or in an ext'l enclosure. Test thoroughly. If no problem, then the problem must be with the MBP. See (a).

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