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    Sony Laptops Expensive to Repair?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by X505cp, Apr 30, 2013.

  1. X505cp

    X505cp Notebook Guru

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    Hi all

    I have a friend who is selling a Sony Vaio X which is in good working condition in terms of hardware but is not great condition mechanically. The Top case would need replacing and possibly the bottom magnesium housing with also the plastic that you rest your palms on.

    Would it be worth purchasing to repair? or will sony take the pee with prices?

    anyone have experience like this?

    thanks all
     
    X505cp, Apr 30, 2013
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  2. ngvuanh

    ngvuanh Notebook Deity

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    First, there are 2 VAIO X series. X505 was released around 2004 and VPCX was released around 2010 I guess.
    Parts for these laptop are hard to find and it would cost you a lot if you go Sony way.
    However, these laptop are very old and slow, even though they are all real ultra portable
     
    ngvuanh, Apr 30, 2013
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