Thanks for the advice Estel, I was unaware that backupmenu offered advantages over the inbuilt back up option.

I'll make sure to install it after I reflash for future situations!

And thanks again (and to corduroysack) I didn't know the warranty lasted 2 years! Mine is still within that period, so if the reflash does not work I shall send it for repairs.

Will reply with update after I've reflashed completey