Question Brand new HDD has some damage on the circuit board

[johntbacon]

The drive mounted but is this something that should warrant a return? Want to avoid using the drive only to have it fail after a short time.

 

[USAFRet]

"Brand new"?
From where?

I certainly wouldn't accept a "new" drive in that condition.

 

[johntbacon]

"Brand new"?
From where?

I certainly wouldn't accept a "new" drive in that condition.

Newegg...

There is no instance of a "buy used" option.