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    Sony VAIO VGN-FS415M

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by myth77, May 29, 2008.

  1. myth77

    myth77 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi i have a Sony VAIO VGN-FS415M laptop, but about half year ago my laptop stoped working, the problem is motherboard. Now, i need a advice, what motherboards can fit in my laptop to buy? I assembled many desktop computers but this is little different i believe, but then again it doesnt seems to hard.
    So what i am asking is what is the best motherboard to buy that will fit in my laptop, and maybe also where is the cheapest place to buy it? ebay?
    Thx for all answers in advance!
     
    myth77, May 29, 2008
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  2. WILLY S

    WILLY S I was saying boo-urns

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    You might be able to find a similar one on ebay but you can't just go and buy a desktop mobo to replace it as laptop ones are made specifically for each model. The safest bet would be to get it replaced by sony but i have seen the outcome of a few threads where a replacement mobo has had a $1000 price tag attached :(

    Try ebay first ;)
     
    WILLY S, May 29, 2008
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    myth77 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thx for answer,
    I was looking the motherboards on ebay, but, can i only put the motherboard from my model in laptop to work? or can i put install any motherboard from series VGN-FS ? Or maybe some other?
    So what i am asking is motherboard from VGN-FS415M laptops only one that is compatible with my laptop or can i use any motherboard from VGN-FS series? or maybe i can use form FZ series or some others?
    Thx for answers!
     
    myth77, May 30, 2008
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  4. WILLY S

    WILLY S I was saying boo-urns

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    Sometime's you can find a different model that uses the same mobo but it's rare as it has to fit in the laptop perfectly.
    I'd recommend searching the same model on ebay and seeing what price you can get the mobo for.
     
    WILLY S, May 30, 2008
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    Skyshade Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    It would definitely have to be a FS mobo, but you probably don't have to stick with FS415M boards. FS3xx or FS6xx mobo should work.
     
    Skyshade, May 30, 2008
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    I found MBX 155 mothoerboard, it says that is from Sony FS 920 laptop. I look at the specifications on that laptop and it look quite the same as main. I think it should work but...?
    Any ideas? Any help is apretiated.
     
    myth77, Jun 4, 2008
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