The Notebook Review forums were hosted by TechTarget, who shut down them down on January 31, 2022. This static read-only archive was pulled by NBR forum users between January 20 and January 31, 2022, in an effort to make sure that the valuable technical information that had been posted on the forums is preserved. For current discussions, many NBR forum users moved over to NotebookTalk.net after the shutdown.
Problems? See this thread at archive.org.

    Replacement LCD for VGN-SR5

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by AllyBarrow, Aug 14, 2011.

  1. AllyBarrow

    AllyBarrow Newbie

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    1
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    5
    Hello!

    Hoping for some advice. I have a Vaio VGN-SR5 which I’ve cleverly broken the LCD on. I’ve checked with a few laptop LCD repairer/suppliers in the UK and I get the same response “they are rare and expensive” and are quoting £300+ pounds.

    What I’m trying to work out is whether I specifically need an exact match. I can find a Sony laptop screen of exactly the same specifications: 13.3” WXGA 1280x800 for a fraction of this price but have no idea if it would have the same connections.

    I don’t care if it doesn’t have the same gloss finish or contrast or something, would just like to be able to see more than 1/3 of what’s on the screen!

    Any help or ideas anyone has would be greatly appreciated!

    Thanks,
    Ally
     
    AllyBarrow, Aug 14, 2011
    #1