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    Replacing VGN-SZ120P/B LCD Panel and battery

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by sexycommando, Nov 19, 2008.

  1. sexycommando

    sexycommando Newbie

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    Hey guys, I'm a first time poster and I am hoping to find answers to three questions I have. Please excuse me if this topic was discussed elsewhere, I could not find the proper information in my forum searching. I apologize for the weird urls, I cannot embed any links in my message until I make 15 posts, and apparently "matsus h i t a" is a dirty word.

    I have a 2-3 year old Sony Vaio VGN-SZ120P/B whose warranty expired. My 6-cell battery, which is supposed to last 3-4 hours, now barely lasts 1 hour on stamina mode and 30 minutes on speed mode. Also, my lcd panel has developed a hairline crack in the upper left edge that's about 4 inches long, with a little seepage that looks like black ink was spilled on my screen. Needless to say it is time to replace these two parts. So here are my questions:

    1. Can I replace my laptop's 13.3" WXGA TFT LCD with CCFL backlight, with a 13.3" WXGA TFT LCD with LED backlight from a similar but newer model (like the VGN-SZ650N)? They are both of the VGN-SZ family, but I am not sure if the LED LCD panel will have the same size, connector, and other specifications that will allow it to work in my older model. Here is a link I found to the LED LCD panel:
    w w w.screentekinc.com/Sony_Vaio_VGN-SZ_Series_VGN-SZ650N--13.3-inch--1280x800-wxga-laptop-lcd-screen.shtml

    2. If I can't use the previously mentioned LED LCD panel, I have to choose between three CCFL LCD panels made for my SZ120, one from Sony and two from Toshiba. Does anyone know if there's a difference in quality between these three panels, and if so which one is the best one? Here are the links to the 3 I found:
    w w w.lcds4less.com/sony-laptop-lcd-screens/a1072481a.shtml
    w w w.lcds4less.com/toshiba_matsus h i ta-laptop-lcd-screens/ltd133ex2x.shtml
    w w w.screentekinc.com/Toshiba_Matsus h i ta-LTD133EX3X.shtml

    3. Also I am looking to buy this battery from Level 8 Technology. They have good reseller ratings and are highly rated by buyers on Pricegrabber. Would you guys have any reason not to buy this battery? Here is the link:
    w w w.level8technology.com/servlet/the-1976/sony-VGP-BPL2-battery/Detail

    Thanks in advance for any advice. I would really appreciate any help :)
     
    sexycommando, Nov 19, 2008
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  2. rsvp2k

    rsvp2k Newbie

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    Hi just wondering if you were able to replace your LCD. I too need to do the same. Could you please share your experience.
    Thank you
     
    rsvp2k, Jan 31, 2009
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