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From Hardware: Power off the computer. Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 1(+) and 6(ground). If the voltage is still less than 7.5 Vdc after recharging, replace the battery. To check the battery charge operation, use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that has less than 50% of the total power remaining when installed in the computer. Power sockets are usually damaged by carrying or moving your Advent laptop with the mains adapter plugged in. It only takes a second to disconnect the adapter and avoid an expensive repair. A lot of VAIO VGN-A160 A317S A290 A197XP users put their laptops in a carry case with the AC adapter plugged in. Sometimes the cable get snagged and damage the socket. We can VAIO VGN-A160 A317S A290 A197XP replace or repair the sockets on most laptops. Although the parts are cheap, the process involves removing the Advent motherboard from the laptop. This VAIO VGN-A160 A317S A290 A197XP involves hours of intensive effort. There is also a risk that broken Fujitsu parts of the socket might fall inside the laptop and cause a short circuit which destroys the motherboard. Applying a current to the base connector of the transistor allows the current to flow between the emitter and collector.

Sony Power Socket Pin Repair

Sony Laptop Backlight Repair

Sony Laptop Video Fault Repair

Sony Data Recovery Service

Sony Laptop Software Virus Recovery

Laptop Motherboard Repair

Laptop Spare Parts

Optical drives include CD, CD rewriters, CD DVD Drives and Combo Drive - CD, CD rewrites with VAIO VGN-A160 A317S A290 A197XP DVD. These drives can become faulty with use in areas where there is a lot of dirt or smoke. Keeping your media clean will also help to ensure that VAIO VGN-A160 A317S A290 A197XP dirt does not enter your laptop. Electronic faults usually require the drive to be replaced. Drives that have unusual fronts designed to match the rest of the laptop may be difficult to find. We can obtain most drives for branded VAIO VGN-A160 A317S A290 A197XP laptops. Adding boron makes the silicon become a p-type semiconductor. High voltages are required to run the backlight in the Compaq laptop. This is provided by the backlight inverter.

Popular part numbers:
42.A27V7.001,
KC.BS001.13G,
P000254090,
LK.15007.001,
YD866,
3U362,
7T651,
7M491,
P000217380,
W1437
and KC.A2802.62D.

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SONY REPAIR FAQ:

Sony Vaio Vgn-a160 A317s A290 A197xp Motherboard
The computer won't switch on or will crash intermittently. Some video problems also require a motherboard repair as most video chips are soldered onto the system board. Our engineers perform component level repairs on most Sony motherboards. We replace resistors, capacitors, transistors and also work on the major chips, such as the video chip, within your system. Our highly skilled engineers have over 25 years of experience and know how to fix most systemboard faults.

Sony Vaio Vgn-a160 A317s A290 A197xp VGA Video Graphics faults
The laptop 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 Vgn-a160 A317s A290 A197xp Hinge
Some laptops have a problem with the hinge becoming stiff. It becomes difficult to open and close the laptop lid.

Vaio Vgn-a160 A317s A290 A197xp CD/DVD and floppy drives
Our engineers can repair or replace these drives. We have a lot of drives in stock and the work can be carried out very quickly.

Sony Vaio Vgn-a160 A317s A290 A197xp 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.

Sony Vaio Vgn-a160 A317s A290 A197xp Software and Drivers
Viruses and improper shutdowns can lead to the Windows XP operating system or the file system becoming corrupted. We can recover your data and install a fresh operating system or drivers to prevent crashes. We can also recover your data from totally dead or unusable computers.

BIOS update SONY Vaio Vgn-a160 A317s A290 A197xp
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.

INSULATOR COVER,
CPU.DURON-M.1300/35W/200,
SPEAKER NET,
24X CD D-Module,
TAPE 2,
Dell Inspiron 1300 Base Assy,
Inspiron 1100 Bottom Plastics Service Kit ( RJ11 Jack),
LCD PANEL.15 INTFT.SXGA.LG,
AC Pwr Sply UNIT UA0400P01 NJD-4286,
External USB Floppy Drive
and HEAT PLATE.

UK REPAIR INFO

Marlborough House

London Laptop Repairs

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.

Map & Directions
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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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