Replace HD -where and who? Recommendations needed

Well, since my earlier post, installed Tiger in hopes of fixing problem but looks like HD is dead. Got tiger installed, transferred files/apps/settings from backup HD and started updating software.
Now HD making all sounds of scratching and squeaky noises and won't boot.
So, anyone recommend third party to replace HD. Don't need anything fancy, 60 gb 5400 rpm or 7200 rpm will do. And estimated cost?

You didn't say where you are located. If in the US, use this link: http://www.apple.com/buy/locator/service/ Outside the US the country Apple sites have a similiar link. This will tell you where Apple and Apple authorized service providers are near you. Note if you go to an Apple store, they will keep your old drive, however, since you have it backed up already, and can still erase it, that shouldn't be a concern.
You might as well get a slightly larger drive, as 5400rpm 60GB and 80GB, depending on brand, are about the same price ($50-$60). 7200rpm version would be around $20 more. If you have a choice, people seem satisfied with Seagate and Hitachi. Avoid Toshiba. Installation of course on top of HD cost. You may not have as many HD choices at an Apple store versus using an Apple authorized service provider.
It may or may not be cheaper for you to buy the drive and take it to an authorized service provider for installation. Newegg at http://www.newegg.com and OWC at http://www.macsales.com are two good sources. You'd be looking for a 2.5" notebook drive, with a parallel ATA attachment, not serial ATA or SATA (drives are well marked in the descriptions). If you buy it yourself, regardless of who installs it, you'd get the manufacturer warranty, so, for example, Seagate has a 5 year warranty. If Apple sells and installs it, you get whatever Apple warranty provides.

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