my friend gave me the Sony notebook,expensive one, but already 5 years, window vista, now the notebook hard disc error, cannot open the window, whether I put the notebook for repair or better buy a new one ?? Thank you to give advice, because I don't know how to evaluate....
In most of the cases, replace the hdd can solve your problem. a new hdd cost around $500 dollar.
But it need some technique in replacing hardware and re-installing software. The labor cost could be $500.
If you ask sony service, they will collect checking fee + parts + labor, that may much more than 1K.