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Sony Vaio Pcg-tr1mp camera problem

  • 22-06-2006 05:23PM
    #1
    thenakedchef
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,543 ✭✭✭


    I have the above sony vaio and the in built motion eye camera is knackered and i was wondering where i could bring it to get repaired,i allready tried pc gp in galway and he told me that it needs a camera replacement,so if any one could recommend anywhere in dublin that i could get this looked at i would appreciate your input
    thanks again
    http://www.dooyoo.co.uk/laptops/sony-vaio-pcg-tr1mp/
    this is the computer


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  • #2
    Karoma
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,396 ✭✭✭✭Karoma


    What exactly is the problem with the camera?
    You've tried the reset button,etc?

    Have you tried sourcing the part from eBay?


    FYI, Laptop forum


  • #3
    thenakedchef
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,543 ✭✭✭thenakedchef


    yeah tried ebay with no luk,tried thee reset etc the camera just displays like lines and fuzzy pictures on the screen


  • #4
    Karoma
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,396 ✭✭✭✭Karoma


    There are a number of places on-line that sell VAIO compatible parts, but I cannot think of one that sells the camera.
    (With any luck it's a software issue: ) Did you follow the reset instructions in the manual? Has the Library&Utils package been re-installed? Has a System Restore or Recovery been tried? Have you checked www.vaio-link.com for updates?
    I'll try looking through some old bookmarks & see if I can find somewhere that sells the camera. Keep chancing eBay (.com)


  • #5
    rabbitinlights
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,009 ✭✭✭rabbitinlights


    Try over @ TR World: http://siliconpopculture.com/sonytr/

    Its the best website for any of the TR series.

    Also the Sony drivers page may help:

    http://www.vaio-link.com/downloads/select/select.asp?l=en&m=1232#6

    Is it the original installation of windows, or have you reinstalled it?

    I have the same laptop (slightly upgraded!) and had a few troubles after a fresh install, but its sorted now.

    S.


  • #6
    thenakedchef
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,543 ✭✭✭thenakedchef


    Karoma wrote:
    There are a number of places on-line that sell VAIO compatible parts, but I cannot think of one that sells the camera.
    (With any luck it's a software issue: ) Did you follow the reset instructions in the manual? Has the Library&Utils package been re-installed? Has a System Restore or Recovery been tried? Have you checked www.vaio-link.com for updates?
    I'll try looking through some old bookmarks & see if I can find somewhere that sells the camera. Keep chancing eBay (.com)
    thanks karoma for your help on this,its definitely not a software issue,there is a guy here in galway "pc-gp"and he took a look at it and has re installed the software etc and told me that the camera is def the problem with it and it needs replacing,but he contacted his suppliers re the camera but had no luck in sourcing one


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  • #7
    thenakedchef
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,543 ✭✭✭thenakedchef


    rabbitinlights wrote:
    Try over @ TR World: http://siliconpopculture.com/sonytr/

    Its the best website for any of the TR series.

    Also the Sony drivers page may help:

    http://www.vaio-link.com/downloads/select/select.asp?l=en&m=1232#6

    Is it the original installation of windows, or have you reinstalled it?

    I have the same laptop (slightly upgraded!) and had a few troubles after a fresh install, but its sorted now.

    S.
    cheers rabbit,had a look at that and came across a good bit of info,appreciate that,if all i can buy a new camera then i can get someone to install it for me as i wouldnt fancy toying with it myself
    thanks again


  • #8
    thenakedchef
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,543 ✭✭✭thenakedchef


    im still looking,does anybody have any more input
    thanks


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