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Sony UX-50 WLAN problem

BobTheBeat · 2005-09-15 08:12:09

I have managed to get my grubby mits on a UX50 through the wonders of ebay. Only thing is, WLAN worked for a day, and then took a nose dive. Apparently this is a common issue with the ux50 and is caused by seating issues (ball grid array) with the WLAN Chip itself. Now I need to open it up, but I need a TORX PLUS (5 sided…

15-09-2005 09:12AM

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I have managed to get my grubby mits on a UX50 through the wonders of ebay. Only thing is, WLAN worked for a day, and then took a nose dive. Apparently this is a common issue with the ux50 and is caused by seating issues (ball grid array) with the WLAN Chip itself.
Now I need to open it up, but I need a TORX PLUS (5 sided torx) tool. Dropped into Maplin, but they only do the six sided version. Anyone have one of these/know where I could I get one??

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