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    Sony Vaio TZ - broken battery

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by Rawhide, May 15, 2008.

  1. Rawhide

    Rawhide Newbie

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    Hi guys, I have a Sony TZ 27 which I bought in Singapore. I has an international warranty and has served me well for the last six months.

    The battery has two small retaining clips which keep it in place. They are white and can just be seen when the battery is removed. One of the clips has broken off. This results in the battery moving on one side and the laptop shutting down when it disconnects.

    I've spoken to Sony who have told me the battery and casing are not covered in the warranty. I'm not really happy as I've looked after the laptop like a baby.

    I'm also not keen on spending £150 on a new battery. Can anyone suggest an aftermarket one with a similar performance or suggest where I can get a cheaper OEM one.

    I'm pretty dissapointed with Sony's response really.
     
    Rawhide, May 15, 2008
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  2. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    This seems to be a (income generating?) design feature of the TZ series.

    Read a few more threads on the same subject.

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=242956

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=210675

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=221670

    I haven't got a TZ so I don't have first hand experience but, as an engineer, I would call this vulnerability a piece of bad design. However, Sony may think it is good design because of all the extra revenue it creates. :rolleyes:

    John
     
    John Ratsey, May 15, 2008
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  3. Rawhide

    Rawhide Newbie

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    Thanks John, I've been looking and have found similar threads. :( I'm not impressed.

    I guess there aren't any aftermarket batteries out there either
     
    Rawhide, May 15, 2008
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  4. WILLY S

    WILLY S I was saying boo-urns

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    How about glueing it in :D :D
     
    WILLY S, May 15, 2008
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  5. yyyounes

    yyyounes Notebook Enthusiast

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    sony *******s
    damn thieves..
    Most pricey laptop, ****ty after sales service, bad warranty
     
    yyyounes, May 15, 2008
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