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VPCZ1 intermittent vertical line on screen

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Hi, there. I have a 2010 VPCZ1 with a small issue. Incidentally, I took a spill a while back on my bike with the laptop in my backpack, which damaged the body a bit, but at the time, didn't seem to affect its operation. Anyway, lately I randomly get a vertical line up and down the center of the screen, sometimes white and sometimes grey or black. I can often make it go away briefly by putting some pressure on parts of the screen casing or the laptop itself, but I also notice that it almost...

VPCZ1 intermittent vertical line on screen

Life After Sony VAIO Z - The New MacBook Retina Running Windows

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Just a quick note from a hardcore Sony fan to say that anyone looking for a replacement should take a hard look at the new MacBook.

I just gave up my Pro 13 for it two days ago, and it's fantastic. Running Windows 8.1 via Bootcamp is simple and I find it's the closest thing to a Sony notebook experience you can get hardware-wise and even though the specs may look a little lacking I am finding its faster and certainly of...

Life After Sony VAIO Z - The New MacBook Retina Running Windows

My discoveries on Vaio Z’s Hybrid Graphics

Sony S15 - A little three Year Review

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So as the thread title states I purchased my Sony Vaio S15 in 2012 for about $800. And I have to say after all the laptops I have owned (roughly 9) this has been the most reliable laptop I ever owned.

The Outsides: The case is still in perfect condition, no chips, dings or scratched panels.

The Insides: The old Dual Core I5 2.5 ghz CPU is still a remarkably capable CPU, and with the aftermarket SSD I installed, this laptop still feels just as fast as all the new laptops coming...

Sony S15 - A little three Year Review

New VAIO Z and VAIO Z Canvas

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Now that the independent company's got rid of those pesky excess components, it's time for VAIO to make something new. And it's not a smartphone. Yet. The PC maker has announced two new PCs here in Tokyo: the VAIO Z and VAIO Z Canvas. The latter is actually eventual final version of the...

New VAIO Z and VAIO Z Canvas

Latest VPC-Z1/330M Drivers for the BIOS Hack People

No Backlight on LED screen

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HI all, Im at my wits end, and with Sony also. My screen cracked thanks to the airlines. I've replaced the screen, and now have no backlight. I also tried replacing the hard to find cable, still no joy!, I've check screen model numbers, still no joy, I even put the cracked screen back in and now there is no backlight on that. I found a forum on Dell inspirions on with same issue and they talk about a fuse. I found what I think is the fuse, test with no connectivity, tried a iron solder ball and...

No Backlight on LED screen

Screen Replacement

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Hi guys, i just saw this forum and it seems that people know what they talking about here ;).
Anyway i have VAIO VGN-AW11Z/ Laptop, and i just bought a new display screen, because the old stock one has no display (Black).

i just thought that i will replace the screen and it will work, but i thought wrong maybe :(.

anyway when i connect another external screen from VGA connector, its work great, otherwise when connect the new screen that i bought, the same results like the old one (Black...

Screen Replacement

VGN-FW350J Laptop

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Hi there. I am currently looking around for some help. It appears that my sata controller(I do believe this is wha tit is I think) has gone out on my laptop. From what it looks like, it cannot be replaced without replacing the whole motherboard. I haven't had any luck with finding cheap replacements for this, but am coming to you for help. I'm also including a screenshot of what happens when the computer trys to get booted up. Any help is appreciated.

I don't have any devices connected to the...

VGN-FW350J Laptop

Replacement of Mainboard

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Hello,

I am new to here.

My question is, In my laptop I have A1789397A mainboard, which is with i7-640M processor. Now the mainboard is not functioning. I am thinking of replacing it with part no. A1754738A, which is with i5-520M processor. It is cheap and available.

Will there be any problem due to the change of this motherboards ?

Does anyone have a Sony Vaio SVS151290 DVD Drive replacement part/model number?

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Does anyone know what model slot DVD drive would work as a replacement for the stock Vaio S15 drive? My was damaged and it won't accept a disc anymore. The disc ejected and I went to slide it back in, but I think the load mechanism go confused and ejected while I was inserting it. I didn't force it, but the slot mechanism is apparently fragile.

I purchased the extended warranty but I'm past that point now. (2013-2015) If anyone knows what kind of replacement drive I can order, it would be...

Does anyone have a Sony Vaio SVS151290 DVD Drive replacement part/model number?

Sony Vaio disassembly guides and instructions

**Popular & Useful Threads including Vaio Z2 Useful Guides/Resources, VPC Z1 FAQ and Windows 7 Install guides**

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I am creating a sticky list of popular and useful threads so they are easier to find. While the most popular threads usually stay near the top of the list there are some very useful threads which gradually slip down the pile.

Full Vaio Z2 Review and Useful Guides/Resources
http://forum.notebookreview.com/sony/611847-full-vaio-z2-review-useful-guides-resources.html

Sony VPC-Z frequently asked questions (FAQ)...

**Popular & Useful Threads including Vaio Z2 Useful Guides/Resources, VPC Z1 FAQ and Windows 7 Install guides**

SVS1513C5E - Clean Windows 8 Install - PLEASE help!

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Hi guys,

I know this has been asked loads of times but can anyone give me some help and a run-through of what/when to install when you've installed a fresh version Windows 8?

I'm struggling with the Vaio Care/Control centre which I believe is needed to get the pain in the ass 'Stamina/Speed' switch working.

It's driving me mad. The Sony Support website doesn't seem to offer any solutions.

Sony support in general appears poor which is really frustrating when the laptop cost so much!

Thanks...

SVS1513C5E - Clean Windows 8 Install - PLEASE help!

Sony Vaio VPCF13LOE Win7 pro x64 freezes randomly

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After 2 weeks, on a daily basis, trying to solve the problem that i will describe here, i'm asking for your help to find a solution.




I have a Sony Vaio VPCF13LOE, with Windows 7 x64 professional instaled. Windows "freezes" randomly. Sometimes i work with my laptop all day long and nothing happens, sometimes it freezes each fifteen minutes or so.



I reinstalled win7 , recently, so the computer doesn't have much software to cause conflicts, but the drivers.






Mesures...

Sony Vaio VPCF13LOE Win7 pro x64 freezes randomly

Vaio S13 Price Check

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Hi,

Someone locally is selling a S13 with the following specs:

13.3" 1366x768
i5-3210M
8GB DDR3
640GB HDD
640M LE

No box, just laptop and charger.

He wants $550 CAD ($460 USD) but I honestly don't think it's worth more than $400 CAD ($335 USD) given the age of the laptop.

He said he paid $1200 CAD ($1000 USD) last summer, which I have a hard time imagining.

I just want to find a decent and cheap 13.3" notebook capable of playing CS:GO/DOTA 2 at high settings on native resolution, and I...

Vaio S13 Price Check

sony vaio battery help

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my sony vaio computer is about to die, i am wondering if i can still run it off the ac adapter and i also have my computer set on power save will that effect my computer in a bad way if my battery dies ?

Windows 7 Clean install Guide for Vaio FZ

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(Last update: May 19 2014)

Works with Windows 7 and Windows 8*

Note: You must disable the driver signature enforcement in Windows 8 before installing the modded IDT or Nvidia drivers. Click here for instructions

* Sony brightness control (fn key) does not work with Windows 8.

The following steps below include various...

Windows 7 Clean install Guide for Vaio FZ

Z21 turns off soon after starting

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Hello,
My Z21 finally broke, I suspect with help of my younger child. I found the laptop on the floor and it's now turns itself off after a minute or two, even if it booted to bios only. Is there anything I can try? I will pay for it to be fixed but not sure if I can trust local mom and pop repair shop. Thanks!

Vaio Revival in America, Vaio Z Canvas Coming to the U.S. Fall 2015

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I guess I'll just start a new thread so the news isn't lost in the pre-existing thread.

The Vaio Z Canvas will be released in America this fall, meaning Vaio is re-entering the market:
http://us.vaio.com/

From looking at the Japanese model on YouTube, the screen is glossy and the keyboard isn't backlit. But that seems to be the only downsides I think. I wonder if we'll get the regular Vaio Z too?

Vaio Revival in America, Vaio Z Canvas Coming to the U.S. Fall 2015
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