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    VGN A190 Backlight Issues

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by MaxxPower, Jan 11, 2010.

  1. MaxxPower

    MaxxPower Newbie

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    Hello,

    I've had a VGN A190 since they first came out, and it has been great. The biggest problem for me though, is that the backlight has gone out 4 times now. Each time before it was under warranty, so I didn't pay attention to what the problem was, but now it is out of warranty. I have it narrowed down to either the inverter, or the backlight bulb. I don't want to buy both, but thought that since it has gone out so many times on my notebook, that it might be a common problem, and somebody might know what the usual cause is. If anybody has any help, it is much appreciated.

    Thanks in advance,

    Max
     
    MaxxPower, Jan 11, 2010
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  2. rigman

    rigman Newbie

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    Hi, don't know if its common.

    I've had mine since they came out too, that's like 4 years or more, and no issues with the display... well only the hard disk went bye bye, but even then the machine bios gave a warning message and I managed to do the full backup.
    The display has been great, its dimmed over time but I still get a nice crisp image at around 80% setting.
    Great machine, runs cool and ports are all in the right place, keyboard is really nice too. I think I'll keep it until it breaks.

    oh, by the way mine came with the 15.4 inch 1280x800 and ati radeon 9200
     
    rigman, Jan 16, 2010
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