I live in Louisiana and am looking for a reputable but reasonably priced for Sony VAIO laptop repair.?
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the best way is to send it back to sony via insured priority mail as they have the expertise and SPARE PARTS needed to fix it, any repair shop is going to first diagnose it and then order parts from sony, in the long run shipping it will take less time then a local shop
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If its the power adapter, why not replace it.  theres universal ones out there at most popular stores, and if you search the internet and hit the auction sites you should be able to find it relatively inexpensively.\n\nAs far as fixing the power adapter, Id try either doing a google search for fixing circuits, OR go down to the local bookstore and/or library and pick up a book that way.\n\nI dont know if Id be so bold as to try experimenting with the power adapter if I wasnt knowledgeable since a power fluctuation could do some serious damage throughout the laptop.\nThats up to you though
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sony vaio of course  ....!
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Let us know what the closest main city is for help.  I find local computer places are much better than the big box stores.  Especially price-wise.  Look in your yellow pages for a store that services computers and sells re-furbished ones.  They're the ones that will use the parts they have on hand instead of trying to sell you special order stuff, or a whole new computer for that matter.
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You could try Overstock.com, try a refurbished laptop they cost way less and its basically better than brand new ones
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Honestly you will probally end up spending more to repair your laptop then you would spend on the desk top. I would compare. Go to Best Buy(they can quote you for free), and find out how much it would be to fix the old one. (even though just an estimate). Then figure it out from there. Also take in to consideration what you use the comp for. Do you use it more away from home than you do at home?
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Sony VAIO's are cool and really sexy. lol. but they're pricey. I personally have a Dell and it's great. Absolutely no complaints with Dell. I have a 'Latitude: D610'. There could be a newer model, i don't know. I got mine in Feb this year and i love it. Just make sure you have good anti virus and firewalls and you'll be set!
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Best value, 100% of the time on notebooks, is Toshiba.  I've recommended them to a few people, and every one of them that bought one has been completely satisfied with it.  By the way, people usually don't sell a laptop (they're so expensive in the first place) until there's something wrong with it.  I would either buy a new, but not top of the line model, or used if I can test it out first.
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sony.com\ni just got a computer monitor from them and their site was very helpful
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you could try your local mom and pop computer repair store
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Try Total Recorder by http://www.highcriteria.com.  The product works pretty good.   \n\n\nEnjoy\n-KOZ-\nhttp://www.phoenix-computer-repair.com
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I got a brand new VAIO Notebook =D
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1. Fix it yourself?\nThis is your best bet if you know what you are doing. I encourage this approach as many people bring it to me after they really screwed it up. Then I make more money than if they had brought it to me in the first place.\n\n2. Call the Hardware or Software manufacturer?\nGreat Idea if you speak  Indian or Cantonese\n\n\n3. Call or bring the PC/Notebook in to the place you bought it?\nThis approach seldom works unless you bought it from a computer specialty store.\n\n\n4. Have a friend, neighbor, relative or co-worker fix it?\nI really like this idea, I generally make even more money than if you tried to fix it yourself.\n\n\n5. Call or bring the PC/Notebook to a PC support company like Geek Squad or Nerds on Line? (which)\nSure if you can afford them. Your local small computer business is a better bet, because they actually care about repeat business and their reputation.\n\n6. Other (please specify). \nBuy a new computer!
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i've had a look around google, but i couldn't find anything, so i suggest you get a phonebook and have a look for computer repair shops, they'll put you onto someone that can help, sorry, and goodluck\n\nR3dm0
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Ebay or a used computer parts store in your area
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If you're looking for a nonworking one for parts, or just for a used one, you can try eBay - they currently have 500+ auctions that are selling whole laptops and various parts (front bezels, batteries, HD caddies, etc.).
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Go to a repair shop and fix it. Don't open the laptop yourself or you may end up with bigger problems