Help with a laptop problem.

[puerco-bellies]

I have a little Sony Vaio laptop that is a little over a year old, so no factory warranty. The screen is now dark if I raise it to the full upright position. If I raise it just a 1/4 - 1/3 up it's fine. Anyone ever have this problem? What can I do? This is Alison's primary laptop, and she is upset about it. Of course we bought the Sony because they used to be pretty dependable. I am on a Fujitsu Lifebook with a big screen. I figured this would be the problem child.
:shrug: