Laptop Screen - weird graphics when closing
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Most likely cause is the conductors in the data cable between motherboard and screen starting to break down, and making/breaking contract when you flex the cable by changing the lid position.
Spare cables are available, but:
1. They're expensive on any laptop;
2. It's very hard to get them for Sony VAIO laptops.
I can't remember on these whether or not it's a ribbon cable - if so then you're screwed; if not then you might find someone who's prepared to do some fiddly work in repairing the tiny conductors. I have a couple of dead VAIOs in the office somewhere - I'll have a look later and see what shape they're in.
What model do you have?
Spare cables are available, but:
1. They're expensive on any laptop;
2. It's very hard to get them for Sony VAIO laptops.
I can't remember on these whether or not it's a ribbon cable - if so then you're screwed; if not then you might find someone who's prepared to do some fiddly work in repairing the tiny conductors. I have a couple of dead VAIOs in the office somewhere - I'll have a look later and see what shape they're in.
What model do you have?
If you do not feel confident in repairing yourself, we use a company called Teleplan for all our 'out of warranty' laptop repairs. Google for 'Teleplan Colchester' for contact info.
They do free quoting, but charge P&P of £20 for both ways. I have only ever know them change £45 labour + parts - which is very good. I have never had a problem with them in the 25+ times I have used them over 4 years. Their parts costs are usually very reasonable.
Hope this helps!
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They do free quoting, but charge P&P of £20 for both ways. I have only ever know them change £45 labour + parts - which is very good. I have never had a problem with them in the 25+ times I have used them over 4 years. Their parts costs are usually very reasonable.
Hope this helps!
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