Just take your time and I'm sure you will get it done right.. Its not rocket science.. Good luck!

This is true! The freeze trick has been around a long time.. You must be an old timer? (joke)..

Im running into problems on these with the Video controller card. Found a few that I had to do some resoldering on. Did you get this problem resolved as of yet?

ALso.. Replacements on E-bay seem to be the way to go money wise.. Look for a steal and bid at the last second!

Hard drives can cause intermittent fails as well as Any electronic component. They have a circuit board responsible for operation. Ive froze them before and pulled data prior to them totally failing....

You have to completely dismantle the lower section of the laptop. You need to be careful of static discharge. (No fuzzy pink rabbit slippers).. Work on a Kitchen table, Hard surface floors. And if...

Could be a CPU socket w/bad solder joints from overheating.. (Prevelent on the Athlon models). Or leaky diodes on the supply rails to the CPU.

I purchase quite a bit of goods through MCM electronix.. They are a good company and have been around a Long time. It is getting harder and harder to find Flybacks. Manufacturers seem to keep...

Try unplugging your hard drive and see if navigation without freezing is capable in BIOS. I've also seen hard drives cause this on notebooks and believe it could happen on a desktop as well. (Cursor...

Rich. The rails shorting out are one of Many problems that plague the 700's. Is yours still running fine? Hopefully so. Let people know if weve helped you please! (Repaired his 700 a couple months...

You dont want to buy it there! Better off getting a new lappy.. (Ka-ChInG$$$$) Never did explain the problem? Size? We have screens here, or help if you need it..

Im getting a ton of these 2100 series notebooks in w/various problems.. If yours isnt as simple as a misalingmet of button to switch it could be another issue were seeing here. Let us know. (We help...

What size screen is it and whats wrong with yours? Backlights we repair everyday as well as inverter issues.

Also.. The freezer trick does work on occasion! But same thing.. Get the data and trash it..

You can recover some w/spinrite if it will still spin up. This is generally a one time deal. Get your data and a new drive.

Think I have one. I'll do some digging.

Shutdowns on 700 series presarios are a common problem. Thermal transfer pad would be the first place to l;ook.. Check to see if its shorting atop the CPU. Then well work on getting it booted...

Sure sounds like a bad screen.. What size is it?

EBAY!! Its the place to shop!

Could be a bad drive.. Also.. If its the controller you are in trouble. Does it show in BIOS?

That figures.. The CS just keeps getting better and better.. They are the WALLET MINERS! Plain and simple.. If you dont pay they wont play. What is the issue you are having on your notebook??...

Remember when the bombardment of 200 Watt car stereo speakers hit the US market? They were trash.. They rate these according to their own standards, Meaning just because it says 400 Watts.. if its...

No luck finding an inverter on E-bay.. I will call a PC shop I do repairs for in Story City IA today he deals in Toshibas should have one.

I have a box full of boned out organ doner boards.. Whats your address I'll send you a new chip from one of these. Did you have 128 or 256 onboard ram?

No post is not good..Could be CPU could be ram.. Try the ole reseat first off for the memory..

I'll do some digging and see if I can find one.. You should be able to swap this yourself if youve already torn into it! I'll check E-bay for the part..

No I havent..BUT I'll give it a whirl and let you know!

EVEREST IS THE WHIP!! Ive been using it for a while and it does give a ton of info on the system..Also if you need a laptop temp and battery monitor search for Mobile meter.. Works good on everthing...

If you move the screen when this condition is happening does it change at all? This would indicate a bad connection.. If not you will have to change the LCD at most..

Contrast circuit peaking? Has to be a screen issue.. Is the video washed out or faded looking?

What size screen is this? Sounds like the vid circuit in the LCD is going to pot.. (Have seen this on various notebooks).. Check internal ribbon and connector cables first.

Not a problem.. Have a pencil tupe soldering iron? And some electronix solder? Yer gonna need em... Folks I'm seeing a ton of issues on the 2100 series notebooks. If you have problems give us a buzz...

The 2100 series notebooks come with various problems. DC connector issues are only one of them. I you're stateside we'd be glad to repair this for you. Its an easy fix and wont be a problem unless it...

Try the inverter before screen replacement. If the backlight tube is bad We can replace these alot cheaper than buying a new screen.

This could be a number of things.. Check CPU first. Also be sure factory thermal garbage pad hasnt melted and come in contact with the CPU. They like to short out.. If this isnt the case. Z-3 could...

Can last remark about 15 GRX screen You have 14.1 still any FX 14.1 will work

Theres a ton of models that will cross with yours.. Stay away from the GRX 15 " screen.. Will work but the screw mounting holes are a different configuration.. Any FX series screen will fit your...

Hey catweazle.. Alot of the items are uninstallable under control panel options. I have 6 sony's here now (repair jobs, and resale units) Are you considering a purchase? Be aware the have Ram slot...

Looks almost like your ribbon is partially pulled from the LCD. (best case scenario) Worst? Video deciphering circuits ka-put.. Does this change with movement of the lid? Or a light tap?

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USB drive, Laptop drive Adapter,Laptop drive, Norton ghost?? Get the picture? Easy to do.. Multi-ghost..X-fer all to one then one to all.. Easy w/XP..