Re: How old is my Vaio PCG-61212W?
The lid and keyboard say it is a Vaio. The plate on the left side of the bottom says "Sony Personal Computer 19.5V" on upper left corner and "Model PCG-61612W" on the upper right. The bottom right...
View ArticleRe: URGENT - BIOS Upgrades for Meltdown & Spectre
I have a Sony Vaio laptop running dual boot Windows 10 and Ubuntu Linux. When Intel releases the microcode for my CPU it will be installed on my CPU during normal Ubuntu software updates, without any...
View ArticleVaio SVT13124CXS - How to replace 32GB msata SSD cache drive P/N...
I run a program called DISK Sentinnel (DS), which is a disk diagnostics program. DS displays that the health of the SSD cache drive is 27%. I purchased a replacement SSD of the same P/N, I installed...
View ArticleRe: URGENT - BIOS Upgrades for Meltdown & Spectre
Nope, Ubuntu/Linux does it at runtime. Windows (and others possibly) doesn't support that so it must be loaded by the BIOS at boot time. In theory communities like MDL can build a new BIOS image using...
View ArticleRe: Sony Vaio Pro 13 (SVP13) : I broke one resistor (or capacitor or coil),...
Hi Mrdan, Welcome to Sony Community! We strongly recommend that you bring your laptop to an authorized repair center to have it repaired. It's better that an experienced technician will check your...
View ArticleRe: Sony Vaio Pro 13 (SVP13) : I broke one resistor (or capacitor or coil),...
HiThank you for you answerI'm a technician, I have repaired a lot of Sony computer (and other brand).I just need the reference of this tiny resistor.Do you have it? or just send me the schematic.Thanks
View Article[SVP132A1CM] Screen goes off when power cord is unplugged
Hi Since a few weeks, the screen goes off when on battery (but the PC doesn't shut down).Works fine when plugged. Any idea what the problem could be ?(Running Win10 for ages) Best
View ArticleSony Vaio VGN-FZ230E DC Jack
Does anyone know where I can get the part number for the Sony Vaio VGN-FZ230E DC Jack so I can replace it?
View ArticleLaptop/ VAIO-VGN-AR770/ Nvidia/ Graphics video card
Hello Can anyone tell me/ confirm about the Nvidia Graphics video card GeForce 8600M GT, is it soldered/ fixed onto the motherboard OR can it be removed from the motherboard? My laptop is Sony VAIO...
View ArticleRe: Wher to locate Service manual and user guide for my SONY model PCG-2J3L...
Hello i took your advice and when i go to that site and enter my model in and click quick start guide, or user manual ,it goes to a link that says,:This Connection was reset please check you internet...
View ArticleRe: FN keys not working on Sony VAIO SVE14A15FDB
After many hours trying to fix my Fn brightness keys (on Sony Vaio Pro), no drivers worked. The problem was in the Graphic card (Intel in my example).The fix is very easy. Watch my video instructions:...
View ArticleRe: sony vaio PCG 7184l hardware upgrade
I realize this a 3 yr old thread, but the reply is at best misleading! Having just upgraded a Sony Vaio PCG-7184L from a T6600 to a Q9000 the ONLY issue to be concerned about is added power draw and...
View ArticleRe: Sony Vaio VGN-FZ230E DC Jack
Hi BeanerECMO, Welcome to Sony Community! Please refer to the link below for further assistance, https://esupport.sony.com/US/p/model-accessories.pl?mdl=VGNFZ230E I hope this helps. Regards,Jen...
View ArticleRe: [SVP132A1CM] Screen goes off when power cord is unplugged
Hi Fbndsprz, Welcome to Sony Community! Whenever a computer goes off when the power cord is unplugged, this could be a battery that needs to be replaced. Kindly verify that the battery is still...
View ArticleRe: Sony Vaio Laptop Won't Turn On
Hi JenF, Same case with others unable to turn on, tried the steps (like remove battery, hold power button etc),Model : SVE14AG17WProduct Name: SVE14A37CVH Any solution for this issue ? Thank you
View ArticleRe: [SVP132A1CM] Screen goes off when power cord is unplugged
Hey Only the screen was going off, or flickering, when unplugged, not the computer. I sort of solved the problem by :* pushing the battery reset-or-whatever button on the back* deactivating the Sony...
View ArticleRe: Sony Vaio Laptop Won't Turn On
Hi Pdanielkoe, Welcome to Sony Community! The troubleshooting steps listed in the link below should resolve your issue. If you have completed all of the steps and the issue is not resolved, service may...
View ArticleRe: Wher to locate Service manual and user guide for my SONY model PCG-2J3L...
Hi Teltom1, Here is the link to the manual of your laptop.https://docs.sony.com/release//VGCJS200series.pdf I hope it helps. Regards,Jen Answered your question? Glad I could help! Please Click the...
View ArticleRe: Vaio SVT13124CXS - How to replace 32GB msata SSD cache drive P/N...
Hi Dlwharleyman, Welcome to Sony Community! I understand that you want to replace your SSD and I'm sorry to hear that it failed. I strongly suggest that you bring the unit to the repair center to have...
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