Sony DVD drive

[steenzo8]

hi,
i have a sony vgn-n11 that has a aw-q540a dvd cd drive in it. the lens is broken on the tray. any ideas if the lens can just be replaced or do i need a full new drive. the disc spins but cant be read. would other manufacturers fit as u can only get it from usa?
any help is great.
thanks
alan

[Blencogo]

Hi Alan and welcome to Club Vaio.

It is almost certainly a full drive replacement.

Are you still within your Sony Warranty? If so I would contact Sony Vaio-Link Support and see if it qualifies for an 'in warranty repair'.

[rich912]

Hi Alan and welcome to the forum.

I doubt that a repair, if possible, would be economic as you can purchase this drive for less than $100 from the USA (including shipping charges).

Assuming that you are out of the warranty period have a look here .

[steenzo8]

thanks for your replies, is then any similar drive that would fit that i could get in the uk?

alan