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    Sony Vaio VGN-A140 touchpad/screen issues

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by kudude, Aug 15, 2008.

  1. kudude

    kudude Newbie

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    Hello,

    I have artifacts all over my Vaio's screen. I plugged it into an external monitor, and it looks the same (vertical lines, etc). I am guessing it's an issue with the video chip/mainboard.

    While disassembling the laptop, I managed to sever the cable connecting the touchpad to the mainboard (yes, I know I'm an idiot, but save the comments, please). Do any of you know where I could find another cable? It looks like it should cost....$0.02 to make, but I doubt it'll be that cheap to buy, if I can find it ANYWHERE.
    Taking it apart, it looks like the part number is p/n 08-20se6621B, but that is probably for the whole touchpad.
    Again, any sources for this part?

    Also, is there any way of fixing the video? I know it's a long shot, but buying a new mainboard (again, if i can find one) will be quite expensive.

    Thanks in advance for any help.
     
    kudude, Aug 15, 2008
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    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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  3. Ant1

    Ant1 Newbie

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    Hello Kudude,

    same p/n, same idiocy : I just damaged the very same cable...

    Did you manage to find a replacement ?

    Thanks for any help...
     
    Ant1, Dec 6, 2008
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  4. AndyMcW

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    Hi, did you manage to find a replacement cable for the mousepad?
    I opened up my sony and the cable had already split on its own.
    I tried looking everywhere for this cable, but cant find anyone who has one. I am willing to pay quite abit to anyone who can get one for me.

    cheers,
    Andy
     
    AndyMcW, Oct 29, 2009
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