Posted by PTravel on 10/23/07 21:10

"Richard Crowley" <rcrowley@xp7rt.net> wrote in message
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> "PTravel" wrote ...
>> Hmmmm. I'd try it, but I'd want access to the service manual. Maybe
>> I'll just take the ding and sell it on eBay as is.
>
> Note that it might be possible without the service manual,
> but the SM tells you exactly how to dissemble and reassemble
> the unit (which can be VERY tricky on compact consumer stuff).
> And it also helps identify where (on which board) the problem
> might be.
>
> But if you can figure out how to take it apart on your own, and
> identify where the problem is (perhaps a mechanical breakage
> on the little board where the FW connector is, etc?) then you
> can contact Sony about buying a replacement board using the
> part number on the board, etc.

I've not had good luck disassembling things -- I usually realize that you
have to detach Tab B before accessing Slot A and break something. The
problem is strictly electrical. I discovered that, if you're really tired
and ambitious enough, you can insert a 6-pin 1394 plug backwards. My
computer didn't mind, but the VX2000 got rather upset when than happened.
Believe it or not, I did exactly the same thing to my TRV20 but,
fortunately, Sony wanted less than $200 to repair it.

>
> Of course whether they will sell you (or me) a replacement
> part is a different matter. If they give you any hassle about it,
> you may be able to use your legal clout to remind them of
> their obligations :-)

In the back of my mind is some law that requires that parts be made
available for 7 years but, I think, if I have to start playing lawyer with
Sony it's already more trouble than it's worth. ;)

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