Dell blocked by Windows serial number??

I got a Dell Vostro laptop from Dell, and it came with Windows 7 Professional installed (x64).

I got the serial key from it, removed the HDD and installed an SSD, then installed Windows using a Windows 7 Professional x64 OEM disc

However when I tried to activate it, it says the serial number can't be activated. I rang Microsoft who said the serial has been blocked by Dell and I need to ring them for a new one.

I'm on the phone to Dell now, but I'm still on hold after 30 minutes (great business customer service Dell! 0/10 would recommend) so I thought it would be quicker to make a post and wait for a response here instead.

Will they give me a new key, or should I just forget it and use an activator since I'm fully entitled to this copy of Windows 7 Professional.

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Dell blocked by Windows serial number??