Toshiba refuses to replace large hard drive that was under warranty — company offers refund at the purchase price, not the higher currfent retail price

Tom's Hardware
Apr 19, 2026, 6:20 am304 ptsTop
Toshiba said that it can only offer a refund at the original cost for a broken hard drive, as replacing it would take over a year. The user expressed disappointment over the move, as they'll have to spend significantly more than they'll get back in the refund due to chip shortages.

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