Oh mylanta. I thought I was going to have a meltdown when I realized Laptop no.3's screen kept flickering, a sure terminal sentence just a few days before my first neuroanatomy exam. A few weeks earlier, the webcam was not recognized hardware, and even months before that, the built-in microphone was not picking up sound. Sure, I could live without either function, but the debilitating state of no.3 threw me into financial panic mode.
I resolved to making a Wal-Mart trip in order to pick up precision screwdrivers and compressed air. What else have I got to lose? Definitely not the warranty.
To my surprise, it was a simple fix. The webcam ribbon was unplugged. I gingerly secured it in place and added a teensy piece of electrical tape for good measure. Salvaged!
Then, I got bolder. I dug out Laptop no.2 (the flooded one) and started tinkering with it. After finding no loose ends, I gave myself a "good try" and pushed the power button to humor myself.
"HOLY SHIT!" I exclaimed when the Windows logo appeared on screen. No.2 is restored to full function, and I am beside myself with excitement. Now if only my car could restore itself to pristine condition.
Wow!! Mind doing that to my white Vaio laptop?! (You may think I'm joking but I am mostly serious...) Maybe on an off weekend I can try tinkering with my white laptop too! You've given me so much hope about this haha.
ReplyDeleteIf all else fails, don't be surprised if you receive a familiar white Vaio laptop in the mail!!! (Ok that time I was kidding).