Insyde hacking - New Vaio Z - Advanced menu in BIOS
@edit - Sony BIOS for new Z (VPC-Z) is now 0WNED! @edit 2 - For even more advanced options (Overclocking, undervolting!!!) it is needed to disassemble setup executable to figure out where are those...
View ArticleNo Backlight on LED screen
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...
View ArticleSony Vaio S Bios Mod For Gt640m Le
WARNING! : CURRENTLY THE BIOS MOD IS NOT SUPPORTED FOR WINDOWS 8 MODEL OF VAIO S YET! This thread is about BIOS MOD for the GT640M LE. STOCK BIOS used for this test : R0142C5 STOCK BIOS Source : Sony...
View ArticleSony Vaio VPCZ1 upgrade and clean install to Window 10 with Bios hack
There are many threads about how to make it work, but they are quite antique and too much posts, difficult to follow, so I consolidate everything at one place for those people who want to make it quick...
View ArticleSony Vaio Pro 13 screen dead?
Hello, I bought a Sony Vaio Pro 13 just before Sony announced that they would discontinue their Vaio lines. Everything has been working like a dream still and i even upgraded win 7 to win 10 without...
View Article[SONY] Newest Drivers + Windows 10 Guide
In this thread you will find: Latest drivers/software including Sony Firmware Extension Parser (SFEP) Sony Shared Library (SSL) Sony Vaio Control Center (SVCC) Windows (10) Upgrade / Installation Guide...
View ArticleVaio SVZ "Jumper Cable with OE Module"
I had to open my SVZ to replace the hinge and I noticed there are two super tiny yellow and orange wires going into the second USB port on the right side. The orange wire has been cut accidently,...
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BIOS R4044M3 for VAIO Z Series
Nobody posted this? http://support.vaio.sony.eu/computi...EP0000211671.exe&m=VGN-Z4&ip=EP0000211671.htm
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Upgraded Vaio FW35G
12 sec boot up... Original Spec (2009 VGN FW35G) New parts : - Intel Mobile Core 2 Duo T9900 Socket P 3.06GHz processor (1064 MHz FSB) - Transcend 4GB DDR2 PC2-6400 (800MHz) Sodimm Ram (6-6-6-18-24...
View ArticleSony Vaio VPC-F1190X - Replacing Hard Drive
I believe the hard drive on my Sony Vaio VPC-F1190X has failed. I keep getting the message: Operating system not found when I boot up. I'm going to replace the hard drive to see if that resolves the...
View ArticleSony UX motherboard question
Hi, I am into laptop repairs as a hobby & have recently "stepped up" to attempting component level repair work. After a couple of "easy" no-backlight repairs, I have my first challenge. The...
View ArticleHard drive failure or corrupt recovery discs?
A few weeks ago I decided to do a clean install of Windows 7 on my VPC-F1190X. I created the recovery discs and following Joe Bleau's guide I succesfully did the install. The laptop seemed to be...
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Vaio VPCZ1 charging connector dimensions?
I would like to know what "name" has the Sony Vaio Z1 charging connector, because I would like to buy an extension cord. Buying the connector itself only without cable wold be ok too. Any ideas what...
View ArticleInstalling Drivers & Software
Recently the hard drive on my Sony Vaio VPC-F1190X failed. I replaced it with a new WD 7200 rpm drive. Unfortunately, the recovery discs won't work with a 4k byte sector drive, which is what the new...
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My discoveries on Vaio Zs Hybrid Graphics
- a community thread on nvidia hybrid graphics technology - -Latest...My discoveries on Vaio Zs Hybrid Graphics
View ArticleWhere to find FCC ID for Sony Vaio VPCZ13
Hi guys can't find on the exterior of the laptop where is the FCC label, if it exists. Anybody can help with that?
View ArticleTT & raid hardware.
Hi everyone, new user here. I have some questions about the TT. Is the TT ready out the box for 2 drives or do you need an additional cable? And what drives does it take? I've seen photos of a cable...
View ArticleHard disk for Vaio
Vaio VGN NR11Z. Want to get a new hard drive. Currently has http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/hard-drives-toshiba-western-digital-rev,1369-2.html but want to get more storage. Is...
View ArticleRemoving fan from Vaio
VAIO VGN NR11Z running very slow and at 90 degress c. So am cleaning and want to check if it has dust under fan. How do i remove the fan, see photo at https://s24.postimg.org/y90b0v4bp/vaio.jpg
View ArticleWindows 7 Clean install Guide for Vaio FZ
(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...
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