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    screen repair/replacement compatible

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by haoster, Apr 11, 2010.

  1. haoster

    haoster Notebook Enthusiast

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    hi guys, i have an 11.1" screen tx series, but the screen is cracked.
    i have checked on various site, ebay store, and the cheapest i can get an oem replacement is around $300.
    i am just wondering is it possible i can just buy any 11.1" netbook, and use its screen on the sony machine? since the netbook costs about the same as the lcd screen, and i can use the other parts too.
    what do you guys thinks..
    thanks
     
    haoster, Apr 11, 2010
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  2. Boo Boo

    Boo Boo Notebook Deity

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    going to say no. connector ports, screen voltages and such. you better go with the sure thing
     
    Boo Boo, Apr 11, 2010
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  3. Derrida

    Derrida Notebook Deity

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    Here's a possible work-around.

    Go to a site like www.blisscomputers.net (which guarantees screen replacement compatibility so they likely keep their databases up to snuff). Find the screen manufacturer's part number of the screen used in your Z model ( https://servicesales.sel.sony.com/ecom/accessories/web/index.jsp) and the screen numbers at the bliss site that are used in the netbooks you're considering. If you get an identical match on screen manufacturer part number and specs, you're likely all set. If not, no way.

    Good luck!
     
    Derrida, Apr 11, 2010
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  4. beaups

    beaups New Jack Hustler

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    NOt to mention I've never seen an 11.1" inch netbook. They are either 10.1 or 11.6.
     
    beaups, Apr 11, 2010
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