HELP PLEASE...Major Damage to Laptop Screen

[BenLaw47]

Hi everyone, first time posting in this forum. Wanted to know if there is a simple solution other than buying a new laptop. I dropped a book on my Sony Vaio and the screen has a permenant spiderweb crack in it. The hard drive is working fine, but the screen is shot. I went to Best Buy and of course it wasn't covered under warranty. The Geek Squad guy told me "an optimistic view of the a new screen would be $500". At that price I would just buy a new laptop. Before I resort to that option, can I get some feedback/suggestions from you all.

Thank You.

 

[hellah10]

get in touch with Sony and see if you can RMA the screen. Ive had success with other companies where I was able to RMA things while they were "out of warranty"

its worth a shot

 

[TTinCO]

Laptop monitor warranties are the only warranty that I tell people to get, and for the exact reason that you mentioned-the replacement cost is rarely worth it for a laptop that is 1-2 years old.

It's worth a shot calling Sony, but you're most likely screwed.

 

[Data]

While shopping for a replacement laptop, get a USB enclosure for you 2.5" hard drive, that is the only thing left that is worth something.

 

[TwoCard]

While shopping for a replacement laptop, get a USB enclosure for you 2.5" hard drive, that is the only thing left that is worth something.

What is a USB enclosure ?

 

[Data]

What is a USB enclosure ?

An external USB hard drive minus hard drive. Why do not you just google it?

 

[BenLaw47]

Thanks for the help everyone

 

[Dssemulator]

You can try going on Ebay and see if there is anyone parting one out? I have done this before and saved mucho $$....