The following product(s) are recommended based on the information you provided for Sony Vaio PCV–1142. All items in the list are compatible replacements for Sony Vaio PCV–1142 power supplies:
LPM2-20-P4-M - $34.99 This 400 watt power supply is the replacement/upgrade you've been looking for in your Sony Vaio computers that use the weird shaped power suppy. The part numbers for those sony vaio power supplies are typically MJPC-300A2 or MJPC-270A1. This specially manufactured power supply is designed to be a perfect fit into your Sony Vaio.
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