topic Re: Answer this if you can... in PCs & Accessories

Answer this if you can...

darth — Tue, 07 Jun 2005 11:27:17 GMT

Hi, Here's a tricky one for you all... (Assuming it's not been done a hundred times already!!)

I have a PCG-GRX316MP that's now dead :o( But the monitor (the reason for which I bought a Sony in the first place) is fine. How can I find a wiring diagram so I can solder the laptop's wires to a normal desktop VGA connector??? I.E. I want to run this Sony monitor from my desktop computer - my new mini Mac.

Regards, darth

Re: Answer this if you can...

Stephanius — Tue, 07 Jun 2005 12:08:08 GMT

This might be theoretically possible, but I would not recommend it.

Even if it is a regular VGA connection and you manage to isolate the proper connections and resolder them to a VGA connector, you would stil have to keep the notebooks guts at hand to use the power supply. Considering that you get a 17" TFT display rather cheap these days its just not worth the hassle.

Re: Answer this if you can...

darth — Tue, 07 Jun 2005 12:50:24 GMT

Surely the power supplied by the voltage out of the VGA connector should do the trick - rather than using the Vaio's. But as for cheap flat monitors... To get one that will run at 1600x1200 as the Sony does, doesn't leave much change from £1000 !!!! So keeping this one is worth it.

darth

Re: Answer this if you can...

tellingd — Tue, 07 Jun 2005 13:08:30 GMT

Surely the power supplied by the voltage out of the VGA connector should do the trick - rather than using the Vaio's. But as for cheap flat monitors... To get one that will run at 1600x1200 as the Sony does, doesn't leave much change from £1000 !!!! So keeping this one is worth it.  

darth

No, the power from the VGA connector will not run the screen. As Stephanius pointed out, this is not a simple thing to do. Why not try this- only a little over £500, Sony and 1,600x1,200 as well as 20"

Re: Answer this if you can...

kee-lo_ — Tue, 07 Jun 2005 14:18:45 GMT

WOW thats going to be some mamouth task!

BTW it's shocking how many GRX316MP's have died. Makes me feel VER VERY LUCKY mine still works. I pray to the Sony gods to keep it functioning....

Re: Answer this if you can...

Woodenhorse — Tue, 07 Jun 2005 14:42:04 GMT

Do you know what exactly is dead, mobo,cpu,psu?
Have you Contacted Vaio to give you a quote on repair costs, might work out better if you are willing spend of course.
Or keep an eye on Ebay for Parts.

Re: Answer this if you can...

darth — Tue, 07 Jun 2005 22:12:42 GMT

Thanks Dave, Nice looking monitor. Funny thing is, I was trawling through Dabs just the other day and could only find 'cinema' style monitors to go near that res. Great that they do 1900 x 1200 but at £1100 to £1200 I'd rather go for the original cinema screen, made of course by Apple at £1000. But that Sony looks nice...

darth

Re: Answer this if you can...

tellingd — Wed, 08 Jun 2005 12:46:02 GMT

Glad I could help

Do you really need 1,600 x 1,200? You can pick up 1,024 x 768 quite cheaply these days. Just a thought.

Re: Answer this if you can...

kee-lo_ — Wed, 08 Jun 2005 14:40:20 GMT

Maybe 2x1024x768 screens?