VGN-Z590, rather uncommon laptop and my mom broke the power button, so it doesn't turn on. I can't seem to find replacement parts ANYWHERE... any ideas? :confused: :confused: :confused:

http://i.imgur.com/5FkhV.jpg (image is huge)

Found a complete panel with switch here (http://www.laptopteks.com/Sony/Laptop/Sony-Vaio-VGN-Z-Series-Z590/Power-Button-Panel.asp) after Googling
"Sony VAIO VGN-Z590 power switch"
but it's over $70.00! :eek:

a) solder a new jury rigged one yourself,
b) use a screwdriver to turn it on,
c) give your mom a "special key (http://37days.typepad.com/37days/images/thimble.jpg)" to wear on her finger that will turn it on
c) call it a security feature!
d) spend the money and do it properly
e) just leave it on all the time

Well, the switch itself is the problem. I could try to resoldier it, but it's still very finicky to turn on. Also, she lost the plastic ring cover around the power button as seen in this image.

http://www.techlocation.com/files/2009/01/sony-z590-3.jpg

She says she's better off buying a new computer, she hates this one anyways. 9_9