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...one month out of warranty the VGC-LN1M went into 'stuck in HDMI mode'. Windows running in the background only no display, and no way of switching back. Searching the internet says known problem - needs a new HDMI card.
Fixed in July by Sony repair partner, Lanway. Very helpful, actually. Only one in the UK at that time. Replaced HDMI card. £165. HDMI card only £39 though.
Now, November, guess what? Failed again - same issue. No problem, I thought. It's only just been fixed.
Oh no, says Lanway, Sony only have 90 days warranty on parts.
So, another £165 for a £39 part that should work in the first place. This is very poor. I could change it myself if Sony would let me buy it. I'd take a risk on no warranty rather than the pathetic 90 days.
Not my idea of a quality product, or organisation frankly.
Any one have a VGC-LN1m breaking for spares?
Alan
I've had the same problem - thought I was alone on this one!
Bought PC thru the dreaded ebay and really was brand new. After about a month the PC got stuck in this HDMI mode but turning off and back on several times seemed to sort it out - and then eventually it gave up altogether.
Luckily I was in warranty and they fixed it FOC - but then it happened again and they sorted it out yet again.
So, I got lucky this time - but I've lost confidence in this model - desperately would like another one for home but for the money involved and the chance of the same problem I'm not so sure.
Always had Sony kit - love the stuff - but sometimes we suffer a problem and we take a knock - makes us re-evaluate how much do we really like Sony stuff ??
Sadly, I still like it up against all the other manufacturers. I've bought both new and second hand kit - and been relatively lucky so far - but this HDMI Problem really did get to me and although It didn't cost me - it was a real big inconvenience - not something I'd expect from a new bit of kit.
Jason