http://www.ehow.com/how_4424308_replace-hard-drive-computer.html There are also a couple of youtube tutorials.
Is it a laptop or desktop? What model? Do you have a phillips screwdriver ("plus sign" screwdriver - it's all you need)?
It's as simple as taking out 4 screws (or less), pulling out a cable, plugging it back in, and re-screwing those 4 screws (or less).
Paying more than $100 for a hard drive and labour is a total ripoff.
If you live in the US, you should really consider getting Paypal's Debit Mastercard. It doesn't cost anything to get it, and it doesn't carry any monthly fees (You actually get 1% of your total purchases back every month) and gives you immediate access to your paypal balance.
It looks like there's a Home Depot about 25 miles from you.
If I were in your predicament, I'd call to see if they accepted paypal (I know the ones near me do, when you do self-checkout) and find something that for hasn't been on sale in the last year, like the newest model leaf blower or something.
Buy it with paypal, then return without receipt. Get your money that way.
I've never used it, but I think you have to set it up to accept payments this way (https://www.paypal.com/webapps/mpp/ent-instore-payments)
I know it's not ideal because of the distance, but it might not be a bad idea eiter.
I started an indiegogo site and have posted on every subreddit I can think of. If you can please share it to your friends I would highly appreciate it.
Your website looks awful and it's from 2004! That was 10 YEARS ago you made it. Also, your page seems to say "NO CANDLES FOR SALE AT THE MOMENT" when you click at an item. Why not head over to /r/wordpress and learn how to use Woocommerce to make up a webstore of your own?
It only takes a bit of skills to make your website nice. You don't need money, you need help.
Ps. also your email seems to only bring up your website on google search and nothing else.
It is ok. The total ended up being $1758-ish, I just had to write a check that I am hoping my bank will allow to go through with my OD protection or that they wait until Friday to deposit, our paychecks will cover it in that case. Downloaded Dave Ramsey's Total Money Makeover on my kindle and I have promised myself we will not be in a situation like this again!