Called Sony today, and a replacement HDD is on its way (I hope). It was hard understanding the guy on the other end of the phone because he had an Indian accent. Also, since I knew the exact problem, the phone call was short. Another plus for knowing stuff about computers.
I guess I should return the 500GB HDD now. I still need a new external though.
I got a $25 gift card for gamestop from e-rewards. I don't know what to buy it with as I usually don't go to gamestop anymore.
Hmm, maybe I should invest it in Shogun 2: Total War.