Popular part numbers:
7U006, P000230720, 2U805, P000253290, R4269, 60.T28V1.008, P000306260 and 42.T39V1.006.
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SONY REPAIR FAQ:
Sony
Vaio Ar61e Vgn-ar71m Ar61mr Motherboard The computer won't switch on or will crash
intermittently. Some video problems also require a motherboard repair
as most video chips are fixed to the system board. Our engineers
perform component level repairs on most Sony motherboards. We can
replace resistors, capacitors, transistors and also work on the major
chips within your system. Our highly skilled engineers have over 25 years of experience
and know how to fix most systemboard faults.
Sony
Vaio Ar61e Vgn-ar71m Ar61mr VGA Video Graphics
faults The computer starts up with dots or lines on the
bios or intro screen. At this level there is no other software loaded, so software problems are ruled out. Graphics are distorted, blocked or pixilated.
In some cases the system refuses to boot. Strange effects when
windows or mouse are moved on the screen. All these effects can be
caused by a faults related to the graphics chips. About 90% of
faults can be repaired, the rest are caused by damage to the
motherboard and impossible to repair. Our Advanced Video Repair
Technology enables us to restore full function to your laptop in
most cases. Manufacturers and their tech support may recommend
that you spend hundreds on a new motherboards - we've got a cheaper
alternative. Examples: VGA
Video Graphics Repair
Sony
Vaio Ar61e Vgn-ar71m Ar61mr
LCD Backlight & inverters The laptop switches on but the screen
remains dark. In some cases a faint image is visible on the Vaio Ar61e Vgn-ar71m Ar61mr
screen. This problem can be caused by a faulty Vaio Ar61e Vgn-ar71m Ar61mr fluorescent light,
inverter, video cable or a problem on the motherboard.
Backlights use very high voltages and it is easy to cause damage to
the system if they are not correctly handled and installed. Our
engineers can replace the backlight lamps in most TFT/LCD screens
including the new xbrite panels. It is very easy to destroy an expensive LCD/TFT when
removing/installing the CCFL. Our engineers are trained using broken
LCD panels before they can work on a customer's LCD/TFT unit.
Sony
Vaio Ar61e Vgn-ar71m Ar61mr LCD Screen We can supply original Sony or compatible
replacement LCD screens. In some cases only refurbished screens are
available. We don't charge extra for installing and testing screens.
Screens come in various sizes (measured diagonally in inches) and
resolutions(XGA, SXGA, SXGA+, UXGA, WXGA...) While-U-Wait
installation at Vaio Ar61e Vgn-ar71m Ar61mr LCD Screen
Sony London
at very reasonable prices and risk-free.
Sony
Vaio Ar61e Vgn-ar71m Ar61mr CPU problems Intel CPUs hardly ever go wrong, but are
very difficult to diagnose. Some will crash on rarely used
instructions and at certain temperatures. Unfortunately, hours of
testing can be in vain if the problem instruction isn't executed.
Most CPU failures are cause by BGA problems. Overclocking a Vaio Ar61e Vgn-ar71m Ar61mr CPU in a laptop is not recommended as the
cooling systems are designed to dissipate heat at normal speed.
Sony
Vaio Ar61e Vgn-ar71m Ar61mr
Overheating We can install replacement Sony fans and
heat sink parts. In cases where the original fan is not available, we
can install substitute fans which will be equivalent or surpass the
performance of the original Vaio Ar61e Vgn-ar71m Ar61mr fan.
Sony
Vaio Ar61e Vgn-ar71m Ar61mr
Hard Drive Faulty hard drives can cause data loss and
stop your laptop from booting into Windows. We can replace faulty hard
drive and attempt to recover your data. After installing the new
drive, our engineers perform a thorough disk test to ensure that your
data is as secure as possible.
BIOS
update SONY Vaio Ar61e Vgn-ar71m Ar61mr
Many motherboards are destroyed by incomplete or corrupted BIOS
updates. A BIOS update should only be performed if it is critically
important. Don't do a BIOS update just for the sake of having the latest
version on your computer. Ensure that your computer is stable before
performing a BIOS update. Run diagnostics to check memory, hard
drive, keyboard and video graphics. In
99% of cases a failed bios update will make the computer totally unusable
so take a backup of your software and data too. Make sure that you
have a good connection to your mains adapter and that the battery is
fully charged.
Q.
Do you supply spare parts?
A. No.
We are in the process of launching a new website dedicated to
supplying spare parts to repair centres and end users.
INVERTER SHIELD, Customer Kit Keyboard External PS/2 United States, 1.4GHz Pentium 4 Processor Service Kit (Includes CPU and BIOS/WinDVD 3.X Patch CD with Tech sheet), RJ11 Plastic Filler Plug (Blocks off the RJ11 Jack), FOOT.RUBBER.LOWERCASE-M, LCD 15 IN SXGA HITACHI (TX38D91VC1FAB), 60 GB HDD 7.2K and INSERT.RUBBER.LCD.TOP.
UK REPAIR INFO
Marlborough House
Business
Hours
Mon-Fri 9.00am-5.00pm
Saturday 10.00am-2.00pm
Visitors welcome
Customers are always
welcome to visit us and discuss their laptop repairs with our engineers.
Parking
Info
You can park in the
residents bays on Bruce Road at all times EXCEPT: Mon-Fri 10-11am
& 2-3pm
(PLEASE AVOID THESE TIMES)
Tube/Rail
Harrow & Wealdstone Station is served by National Rail and London
Underground Bakerloo
Line services.
We are a walking distance away and on the same High Street.
Mailing
Info
Most customers send us their laptops by
mail. The average cost of sending a laptop to us using the post is £18
for next day delivery with insurance.
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