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    Whats wrong with my FZ screen? *help*

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by HarimaHario, Oct 24, 2007.

  1. HarimaHario

    HarimaHario Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello fellow VAIO owners

    I have owned a VAIO FZ(11S) for about a month now and i have to say i really like this laptop. However, This morning i turned it on and i noticed that somthing weird was happening with my screen:

    http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q78/chonkyboi/p3.jpg
    http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q78/chonkyboi/p2.jpg
    http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q78/chonkyboi/p1.jpg

    there seems to be lots of pink streaks that appear everywhere and this persists while watching video too :( . Has this happened to any of you before? how can i make it go away?
     
    HarimaHario, Oct 24, 2007
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  2. ScuderiaConchiglia

    ScuderiaConchiglia NBR Vaio Team Curmudgeon

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    Your screen captures are not showing any pink streaks at all. Not to say you are not seeing them, just that this indicates an issue with the LCD itself. The screen captures you make pull the info directly from the graphics card, which is obvious from the captures, not the source of the issue. There is nothing YOU can do to make this go away. The LCD is most likely going to have to be replaced. Can you upload any PHOTOS of the problem?

    Gary
     
    ScuderiaConchiglia, Oct 24, 2007
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  3. HarimaHario

    HarimaHario Notebook Enthusiast

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    after i had shut-down my lappy for a few hours and turned it back on again, the pink streaks/distortions were still present, but then i adjusted the hinges (moved them back and fourth) and they appeared to have vanished :eek: the screen seems fine...for now
    I too agree that it must have been the LCD screen itself because when i look my uploaded images they seem to be fine now.
    Anyway, thank you for the reply
     
    HarimaHario, Oct 24, 2007
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    HarimaHario Notebook Enthusiast

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    HarimaHario, Oct 27, 2007
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  5. jimbob83

    jimbob83 Notebook Evangelist

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    I had a similar problem with an HP. The video cable was getting pinched at the hinge and a couple of wires broke inside. At first the colors go wonky but can be fixed by moving the screen back and forth. After the wires are completely broken moving the screen doesn't change anything anymore.

    My guess is that you need a replacement video cable. If your laptop is still under warranty, send it back.
     
    jimbob83, Oct 27, 2007
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  6. coolguy

    coolguy Notebook Prophet

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    Why are you still waiting? send it back right now for a replacement.
     
    coolguy, Oct 27, 2007
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    Babydarklord Notebook Evangelist

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    Hello

    Better contact sony immediate before you're warranty expires. The service option would be for the computer what think is to send to sony and they will replace the LCD.
     
    Babydarklord, Oct 27, 2007
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