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    Sony Parts Purchase? (1080p z series screen)

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by corecomps, Mar 16, 2010.

  1. corecomps

    corecomps Notebook Guru

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    So with best buy selling the low end model for $1699.99 I'm curious if there is a resource for purchasing z series parts like the 1920 x 1080 screen from the international versions (or the $4500 US version). Even if it's a $400 service part it's still worth it.

    I'd have no problem replacing the screen and likely able to see the 1600x900 on ebay for some cash. I just haven't seen a place for Sony parts.

    Can anyone help with a source and or a part number for the higher res screen?
     
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    SPEEDwithJJ NBR Super Idiot

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    SPEEDwithJJ, Mar 16, 2010
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    corecomps Notebook Guru

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    Thanks man. Any idea on where to get the part number of the internals? I downloaded a couple assembly guides but they are visual rather than part # oriented.
     
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    SPEEDwithJJ NBR Super Idiot

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    You can search for the VAIO Z model number, VPCZ11FHX/XQ, which comes with the 1920x1080 screen. :) However, given the fact that it is so new that even people on order for this particular model have not received their orders as of today, I think it is probably going to be at least 1-2 months before that spare part is available in the Sony Parts department. :)

    Happy waiting & good luck. :)
     
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  5. H.A.L. 9000

    H.A.L. 9000 Occam's Chainsaw

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    Yea, good luck with that... My CW model has been out since last fall and I still can't find any spare parts for it except for a replacement Spanish keyboard. I wanted to swap my motherboard for a GT230m equipped one, but I gave up on that about 2 months ago.
     
    H.A.L. 9000, Mar 17, 2010
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