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    Sony Vaio PCG-932A Screen Problems

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by greenday, Nov 3, 2009.

  1. greenday

    greenday Newbie

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    Hello everyone!

    Let me start by saying I am in no way shape or form a computer genius. I can however search the internet for whatever I might need to, in this case, a solution to my Sony's screen.

    I picked up a Sony Vaio (model PCG-932A) at a pawn shop recently, (won't do that again) and it works well except for the fact that theirs a big triangle of white in my top right corner of my screen. I sort of noticed it in the pawn shop but didn't think much of it...Anyway, $125 (was $169) later, and I have a laptop that has a messed up screen, only one working USB port, (a 1.1 at that) and a bunch of junk files all over the place...Argh.

    Anyway, the problem with my screen doesn't seem to me to be dead pixels. It does, however, go away when I apply moderate pressure on the screen. If I could have it look like that all the time it would be great but unfortunately I have to have two hands to type!

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    What I'd like to know is what is the best solution for this problem othe rthan to just live with it...(I've already consdiered getting an external monitor, but...)

    Also, I need some help with my internet connection. I haven't found much to help me on other websites, so I was hoping you guys could. We have a Netgear Range-Max Wireless router hooked to our DSL modem. We now have wi-fi around the house. What I'd like to know is if I can get any old cheap usb adapter and use it to access my network? Or do I need the $60 one form Netgear?

    Thanks in advance for any help you can provide!
    Tyler.
     
    greenday, Nov 3, 2009
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  2. benoberon

    benoberon Newbie

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    Hello. I believe the problem you have is called a "pressure spot", caused by a great deal of pressure put on the LCD, like someone sitting on it, etc. I re-furbish Sony Vaio Laptops and could put a good screen on it for you, if you wanted to spend the money. I have many good used parts and accessories for these laptops. Unfortunately, shipping both ways alone would cost you $19 in USPS Medium Flat Rate boxes. The lowest price I could repair this for you would be $50. If you are uncomfortable with doing this with no security, we could go thru eBay for all the financial aspects; I would put a "Buy-It-Now" listing on eBay for laptop repair at $50 and send you the URL right away. Regards; Benjamin.
     
    benoberon, Feb 22, 2010
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