>It turned out to be much bitter experience than anticipated. The first firm told us that the disks are out of stock where they tried to order them. So they returned our deposit.
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>Another guy from the closeby computer repair shop initially thought to do the whole job for $250, but then found out that the disk is actually 1,8'' and not 2,5'' and he has to order it...
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>I also called Sony tech support and parts department - the guy from the tech support advised to go to the Sony shop and in parts department they told me that the disk cost $400 for this model.
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>So, my husband ended up giving the laptop in Sony special shop for unknown amount of time (they supposed to send it to Sun Diego) and price. He paid $99 up front already...
A replacement drive should be only about $100:
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=72447G22&vpn=ST760211DE&manufacture=SEAGATE%20%2D%20HARD%20DRIVE%20IDEBut, they are much less common, might take a while to order ...
Regards. Al
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