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    FZ lcd problem

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by coolguy, Aug 13, 2007.

  1. coolguy

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    Out of the box my FZ had a tiny grey spot in the lower right corner of the lcd. Also the backlighting seems to be uneven in the lower right and left edges of the lcd. Anyone ever noticed this? What could be the problem with the lcd? All these are apparently visible in a full white/black screen.
     
    coolguy, Aug 13, 2007
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  2. Duke2007

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    things look fine to me.
     
    Duke2007, Aug 13, 2007
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    JesterX, Aug 13, 2007
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  4. coolguy

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    It's not dead pixel. It is barely noticeable when viewed straight. I can see when I view the screen from left. Nobody will notice that unless I tell them.
    So I think I can live with that.
     
    coolguy, Aug 14, 2007
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  5. Duke2007

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    problems usually don't look for you, it's you who looks for the problems :) lol i should make fortune cookies.
     
    Duke2007, Aug 14, 2007
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  6. coolguy

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    Lol this is my 4th notebook (returned 3 due to problems). So it's obvious for me to look out for problems.
     
    coolguy, Aug 14, 2007
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    aren't u the same guy that returned due to a whine issue? Dude, I'm sorry to say this, but you're really really unlucky with this notebook aren't ya? Maybe Sony and you were never meant to be.
     
    spookoman, Aug 14, 2007
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    Yeah it is the same old guy. I am really lucky with notebooks in general.
     
    coolguy, Aug 15, 2007
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    Guys here open a window with full white background in your FZ notebook. Anyone's lcd has a dark spot?. Please answer this guys. Just I want to know how many FZ's have uneven backlighting.
     
    coolguy, Aug 16, 2007
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  10. ScuderiaConchiglia

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    I have a LITTLE "rolloff" in brightness in both lower corners, but no dark spots. But that is the nature of LCD displays, there is no way you are ever going to avoid SOME rolloff near the edges.

    Gary
     
    ScuderiaConchiglia, Aug 16, 2007
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    This is a new topic: I bought a reconditioned Vaio SZ 330 on the internet. After one day of use or so, it developed vertical lines on the screen, then a very large grey place along with them. I think this is a dead pixel issue. Caused by bad transistors, is this right? I am trying to get my money back from the vendor and he says I damaged the laptop, which I didn't. Any ideas about this problem? I know that Sony has known screen issues. Thanks. Sowana :mad:
     
    sowana, May 11, 2008
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  12. ScuderiaConchiglia

    ScuderiaConchiglia NBR Vaio Team Curmudgeon

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    If it's a new topic then START A NEW TOPIC. Do NOT hijack another topic to ask a question.

    Gary
     
    ScuderiaConchiglia, May 11, 2008
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  13. coolguy

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    Don't try to re-kindle my LCD issue Sowana. I forgot about this long time back.
     
    coolguy, May 13, 2008
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