A “small percentage” of Nvidia-based Vaios “may display hazy video, duplicate images, or a blank screen due to failure of the Nvidia graphics chip.” If you’re affected, Sony will cover repair costs, and extend the graphics warranty to three years.
Vaios at risk are Nvidia-based versions of the: VGN-AR1xx, VGN-AR2xx, VGN-AR3xx, VGN-FZ1xx, VGN-FZ2xx, VGN-FZ3xx, VGN-FZ4xx, VGC-LT1xx, and VGC-LT2xx.
The problems go back to Nvidia’s admission last year that some of its graphics chips (the GeForce 8400M and 8600M) were overheating due to faulty material, and the thermal designs of some laptops, or all-in-one PCs. Current GeForce 9-series chips should be fine.
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