Thanks for the info kam3, just needed to make sure i had the right details. Hopefully should recieve a 500gb hard for me in return once they exchange it, w00t

Serial Number 3PM0AKZ4
Seagate Part Number 9BD138-301

http://support.seagate.com/warranty Says:

In Warranty

This drive is covered by a Seagate warranty.
It may be returned for exchange. You will not receive your original drive in return.
Please back up all data before returning the drive.