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    Vaio TX screen replacement.

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by Rahul, Oct 27, 2006.

  1. Rahul

    Rahul Notebook Prophet

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    I found this link for a replacement screen for the Vaio TX series.

    http://www.sparepartswarehouse.com/Sony,Laptop,Part,A1154928A.aspx


    The price sounds too good to be true at $176.71 doesn't it? I thought that screens were usually at least $300+ and that Sony for instance would charge like half the price of the notebook itself ($600+) to replace the screen.

    I was thinking about possibly buying a Vaio TX with a cracked screen and having it replaced by a local Houston computer repair store. How much would they usually charge to replace the screen and how long would it take? What all do I need to know to have a brand new screen installed in the Vaio if I choose to buy it? I'm such a newbie to this sort of thing.

    Would the part above be the correct one? All I need is the LCD right? Or would I need any other parts?
     
    Rahul, Oct 27, 2006
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    Roadjungle Notebook Enthusiast

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    My sons FS Vaio Screen cracked and he also damaged his duel layer DVD CD RW. (not to mention his wrist) Sony was prompt at sending the repair box and authorization number and I sat there waiting for a quote that would be the price of at least half the machine. Well sure enough Sony gave him a new XBRITE screen and DVD for $315.00 repaired and returned in one week so it is possible. I still say buyer beware. Good luck.
     
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    Rahul, Oct 29, 2006
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    rahulnirmal said: "Would the part above be the correct one?"

    The part number you are referring to above is the part number that Sony has given this screen. Sony does not make their own notebook screens just like they do not use their own processors (they use Intel for example). So the best way to get the correct part number is to get the part number off the back of the screen of the real screen manufacturer (it might be made by any one of the following manufacturers: Samsung, LG Philips, Quanta, AU Optronics, Chi Mei, Chunghwa, HannStar, IDTech, Hitachi, Sharp, etc.). Furthermore, I would not know if this is the corresponding Sony part number since I do not know the laptop model that you have. So get the screen manufacturer's part number off the back and then call Sony to get the first quote and then call various guys on the Internet and ask if the price is for a refurb or a brand new one since many companies pull screens out of used computers.
     
    klb, Feb 21, 2007
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  5. Derschizo

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    It doesn't seem like that is the screen, that is actually the top cover, carbon fiber lid with the logo.
     
    Derschizo, Mar 9, 2007
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