"Certified Repaired HDD" on a new desktop--What an insult!

I just removed the HD from an HP desktop where it recently went bad. Much to my surprise, this Seagate HD is marked "Certified Repaired HDD". I bought the PC brand new and HP installed a refurbished Hard Drive???? What an insult. If this isn't crooked, I don;t know what is. Thanks for confirming my switch to an Apple was the correct one. Couple this with its horrendous technical support, and I should not be surprised.

Kenteman, welcome to the forum.
I can't see how this is dishonest. It was well marked and it would be covered with the same warranty as a new hard drive. Therefore, if the computer is still under warranty, you can get the hard driver replaced.
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