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    Opened Sony FZ faulty GPU

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by Korgfan, Aug 8, 2010.

  1. Korgfan

    Korgfan Newbie

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    Hey everyone,

    On Friday, my Nvidia GPU in my Sony FZ4000 failed completely. I knew that I was far removed from the original manufacturers warranty and thought calling Sony support would just end with an offer for a pricey repair so I opened the laptop to take a look for my self. And then I checked the forum and saw that Sony had extended the warranty on the GPU without informing registered owners :( . If I took the laptop apart very carefully, and put all the screws and wires back in place correctly, will I still get denied my warranty if I send it off to Sony? Or is there a chance I could just send it off to Sony and they could over look the opening?
     
    Korgfan, Aug 8, 2010
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  2. Korgfan

    Korgfan Newbie

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    Side note: I did not modify anything when I opened the PC

    And If I am able to send the PC off and the reject my warranty coverage will they just send back my PC?

    Thanks :)
     
    Korgfan, Aug 9, 2010
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  3. coolguy

    coolguy Notebook Prophet

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    The Nvidia chip is being covered under the waaranty extension. It doesn't matter if you pull apart your laptop.
     
    coolguy, Aug 9, 2010
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    ScuderiaConchiglia NBR Vaio Team Curmudgeon

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    ScuderiaConchiglia, Aug 9, 2010
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  5. Korgfan

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    UPDATE: I called Sony and I set up a repair. The only thing they asked about was if the computer failed because of liquid or physical damage and if so, I would have to pay for the repair out of pocket.
     
    Korgfan, Aug 9, 2010
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