One other detail: Sony wanted $900++ to repair the drowned unit. Their 
"techs" only work at a board level. I wouldn't be surprised if many (most?) 
repair shops approach notebook repairs at the same level of granularity.
     If you *do* find one that you like, please let us know!


> On Thursday 20 February 2003 04:47 am, you wrote:
> > Hello all :=(
> > My laptop died suddenly.  The power light comes on, and it can eject the
> > CD, but it won't even try to boot - the BIOS screen won't come up at all.
> > I bought a new battery to no avail.  I suspect it's the *(&((_*%
> > hibernation circuit or maybe just the power relay won't come on.  It's
> > not under warranty any more.  Does anyone know of a good repair shop on
> > the west side?  I bought it at Fry's - does anybody have experience with
> > their techs - are they quick and/or reasonably priced?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Vaughn
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