How do I get a replacement for a bad hard drive from Apple?

I just replaced a Fujitsu hard drive in my iBook G3 because the S.M.A.R.T. status read as a fatal hardware error. The drive is under 3 years old which should be under warranty. But Fujitsu says that I have to go through Apple to get a replacement since it's an OEM drive. Does anyone know how I can do this with Apple or should I just bug fujitsu until they give in? Has anyone else had this happen?

I believe you're out of luck.
The time to ask for a replacement is when you have a drive that isn't working. Apple isn't going to replace a drive. Their warranty is for one year. They may have gone to bat for you if you hadn't already replaced the drive.
Fujitsu is under no obligation to reimburse you for a Seagate drive. If you had approached them when your drive went out, you may have had a claim. Since you replaced it on your own, they see no liability.
If you want to recover something, you may have to resort to the legal system, which may or may not result in a successful outcome.

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