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Flickering X-Black laptop display - Vaio PCG-K315S

KingGustave — Sat, 30 Apr 2005 19:20:54 GMT

Hi, I have a Sony VAIO X-Black laptop bought in Nov 2004 (model PCG-K315S). Lately, the display has been flickering intermittently - sometimes it's small but noticeable.
Yet others (and I notice these mostly when using a white screen like a blank Word doc or Google screen) are sudden changes in screen brightness.

Before I take this back to the shop, has anyone experienced the same problem with their display, in particular if it's an X-Black LCD? IF so, did you manage to do something to settle the flickering? Assistance gratefully received.

Thanks in advance

KG

Re: Flickering X-Black laptop display - Vaio PCG-K315S

seb21__ — Sat, 30 Apr 2005 19:31:11 GMT

Hi, KG

I have seen a similar thing with a Gerikom laptop. Seems to be a hardware default. Call VAIO-Link for that.

http://www.vaio-link.com/contacts/contacts.asp?l=en

Re: Flickering X-Black laptop display - Vaio PCG-K315S

KingGustave — Sat, 30 Apr 2005 19:36:12 GMT

Thanks Seb21. They seem to be open only Mon-Fri. Guess I better call them before I take this back to the store. So far it's a small but annoying problem; don't want to be without a computer while they try and fix this.

Best
KG

Re: Flickering X-Black laptop display - Vaio PCG-K315S

kee-lo_ — Sat, 30 Apr 2005 19:37:05 GMT

Maybe the store can help you have a temporary laptop? Some of them do

Re: Flickering X-Black laptop display - Vaio PCG-K315S

seb21__ — Sat, 30 Apr 2005 19:45:39 GMT

Maybe the store can help you have a temporary laptop?  Some of them do

That's a good idea. Because it's in warranty. I would return the VAIO.

Re: Flickering X-Black laptop display - Vaio PCG-K315S

Kei — Sat, 30 Apr 2005 22:32:52 GMT

I have the same thing. When I close my VAIO and then reopen the lid, the screen flickers and sometimes it flickers a little then goes black. When I nudge or alter the angle of the screen the screen will or might flicker again. What I tend to do is close the lid and reopen again, and with luck (mostly) the screen is okay, yet still vulnerable to flicker.

You think I should take it back in June, after my exams are over? My warranty expires in mid-July 2005.

Re: Flickering X-Black laptop display - Vaio PCG-K315S

Jay1 — Sun, 01 May 2005 02:39:25 GMT

I have the same thing. When I close my VAIO and then reopen the lid, the screen flickers and sometimes it flickers a little then goes black. When I nudge or alter the angle of the screen the screen will or might flicker again. What I tend to do is close the lid and reopen again, and with luck (mostly) the screen is okay, yet still vulnerable to flicker.

You think I should take it back in June, after my exams are over? My warranty expires in mid-July 2005.

If it was me i get that repaired asap because if the warrenty expire then it will cost too much get it repaired asap. Plus i have heared on this forum they take there time and bad service so be on the safe side and give it asap. Plus that is a fault which need repairing

Re: Flickering X-Black laptop display - Vaio PCG-K315S

TygerTyger — Sun, 01 May 2005 11:33:35 GMT

Yes, the flicking screen is not uncommon, and requires sending off to Vaio-Link for a tune-up.

Re: Flickering X-Black laptop display - Vaio PCG-K315S

Kei — Sun, 01 May 2005 15:10:44 GMT

Okay guys thanks for the advice, I'll take it to VAIO-Link once my exams are over.

Re: Flickering X-Black laptop display - Vaio PCG-K315S

kee-lo_ — Sun, 01 May 2005 18:30:39 GMT

That sounds like a loose cable

Re: Flickering X-Black laptop display - Vaio PCG-K315S

KingGustave — Mon, 02 May 2005 18:54:11 GMT

Thanks everyone who responded with advice and suggestions. Maybe it's a reminder that stuff in early release (X-Black doodah in this case) always has teething problems.

KG

Re: Flickering X-Black laptop display - Vaio PCG-K315S

kee-lo_ — Mon, 02 May 2005 19:04:13 GMT

They can do yes

Re: Flickering X-Black laptop display - Vaio PCG-K315S

Kei — Tue, 03 May 2005 14:48:57 GMT

How much would it cost to extend the warranty on my K215B VAIO?

Around £250? Or above £500?

Re: Flickering X-Black laptop display - Vaio PCG-K315S

TygerTyger — Tue, 03 May 2005 14:59:09 GMT

No no, nothing like that. I think Sonys package is around £190 but you can beat that without too much effort elsewhere.

Re: Flickering X-Black laptop display - Vaio PCG-K315S

kee-lo_ — Tue, 03 May 2005 15:07:35 GMT

James got his for around £150