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    Is my Sony Vaio VPCF1290X going bad?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by Asmo, Sep 30, 2012.

  1. Asmo

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    Hello,

    Lately, Ive noticed that when I plug my charger into my computer, theres alot of loose room. Also, it gets VERY hot after some period of time too. Whenever I run any sort of pseudo heavy CPU or GPU intensive program, it sounds as if the laptop wants to crash (crackling sounds). Also, I have to move the insert of the charger into the laptop in different ways or it wont actually show as charging. Do I need a new charger? or is my laptop's motherboard (voltage regulation component) dying out? How much would it cost? Is it worth fixing, or should I buy a new laptop.

    It is out of warranty.
     
    Asmo, Sep 30, 2012
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    does anyone know
     
    Asmo, Oct 1, 2012
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