GT70 OND-219US + nvlddmkm.sys + BSOD

Before I dive into the issue, I'll throw out there that I have an RMA to have warranty work done that is related to the issue. I'm posting this in case anyone has ran into the issue and knows of any way to remedy the issue without having to resort to an RMA.
This rig has run flawlessly for nearly two years, and has been amazing at playing every game I've tossed at it on max settings.
About 8 weeks ago, it started doing random BSOD, paired with nvlddmkm.sys in the error. The fan kicks into a heightened state and sticks as this happens. The settings are factory, with no modifications and no overclocking (laptop was too expensive for me to risk that). I suspect that it was the result of an Nvidia driver, but can't be 100% certain.
I have removed all video drivers using DDU, and performed reinstalls with the factory OEM drivers. None of these have proven useful.
I am able to test games using the Intel GPU, and there are no crashes using this method (I suspected as much, since the file at the center of the BSOD, nvlddmkm.sys, is an Nvidia file).
I have reinstalled Windows 7 home premium three times. I also own Windows 7 Pro, and Windows 8.1 Pro. I have installed these each two times. The issue still occurs.
I'm reasonably confident that the RMA is the best step for this. I have further read on Nvidia's official forums that there have been driver issues with the 675m that cause the issue, and Nvidia has yet to remedy this. None of the 680m cards have these issues. It is only the 675m.
I don't think MSI would do this, but following the revelation that the 675m has some pretty big issues with Nvidia's drivers (not pointing fingers at MSI at all. Nvidia gets all the blame for this), I'm wondering if MSI would be open to swapping my 4GB 675m for a 2GB 680m, or even a comparable AMD GPU? Seeing as my warranty is expiring at the end of August, I'd like to make sure the issue is resolved, and I'm not stuck with another 675m that will have the same issues at some point after the warranty expires.
For me, this is more about peace of mind, being able to get work and play done without any downtime. I'd love it if I didn't have to live under the threat of the same card having the same issue after the warranty has expired. :D
Selling my ASUS gaming laptop and getting this laptop was the best decision I've made (next to getting divorced, of course).

This exact same thing happened to me, the month after my warranty expired. 
BSOD with the same nvidia file.  After that, the device is always stopped by Windows (error 43) in Device Manager.  I can get it "Working properly" if I disable and re-enable it, but it's still useless since for any software (Nidia Contol Panel, games, etc) to recognize it's existence it needs to be enabled on reboot.  (OR it's not really enabled and CP is lying to me). 
Does anyone know if there will every be a fix for this?  It's starting to seem like the card itself is damaged, since no driver works (even the one on the MSI Install CD).   
Please say it ain't so. It'll be another ten years before I can buy a lappy like this one :(
MSI G70 0ND, GTX 675MX 4GB with Windows 8.1

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    i also dont live in the USA, luckily mine is still within the 1 year global warranty.
    i actually got this laptop as an RMA replacement because of MSI :censored:up.
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