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    replacing power plug VGN-AW series?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by party, Jul 16, 2009.

  1. party

    party Newbie

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    My power plug on my laptop finally gave out. I cant find any articles on taking a VGN-AW series laptop apart. This is my second AW series which is a VGN-AW120J. I know theirs 2 different plugs for them. The on I have doesn't have a enclosure inside the plug and has 2 prongs that touch the pin in the power adapter.
     
    party, Jul 16, 2009
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  2. qhn

    qhn Notebook User

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    Have you read the sticky?

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Jul 16, 2009
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    party Newbie

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    Yes and it shows how to replace it on a different laptop. I just need to find a guide to take apart the AW series and I cant find any. Theres non in the stickys on the AW series with parting it.
     
    party, Jul 16, 2009
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    party Newbie

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    errr no one knows? There has to be someone here whos taken one apart.
     
    party, Jul 20, 2009
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  5. itparts1982

    itparts1982 Company Representative

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    looking at the manual I only see one DC IN w/ harness for the entire AW series (including your model)....i assume you've removed the button housing to get to it...let me know how I can assist.
     
    itparts1982, Jul 21, 2009
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    ezz500 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Call Sony parts and accessories (contact info on Sony Support page) and get the service manual for your model. I just ordered manual for mY new FW. Only $10.
     
    ezz500, Jul 21, 2009
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    party Newbie

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    I didn't remove anything. It could of been removed before I got it. ordering a Manuel would be hard since I'm in south korea. If I could get a part number that would be sweet or even better the diagram of the DC jack.
     
    party, Jul 24, 2009
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  8. qhn

    qhn Notebook User

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    "Free" manuals are hard to find. I agree with ezz500 above, invest 5-10usd for a service guide of your model.

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Jul 25, 2009
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