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New VAIO Z and VAIO Z Canvas
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...
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2016 VAIO S & Z Hands on
VAIO S: http://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/vaio-s-2016-hands-on/ VAIO Z: http://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/vaio-z-2016-hands-on/ Not exactly an enthusiastic write-up on the S, but the Z seems...
View ArticleBroekn hinge on SVZ, Sony: if you suspect a fault, send it to us before...
Just a heads up - if your SVZ (or any Sony product for that matter) is still in warranty and you SUSPECT an issue, get Sony to take a look at it. We have 2 SVZs in our house and the palm-rest on one...
View ArticleHow to sign patched nvidia drivers?
I'm running latest nvidia drivers for the GT-330m for my Sony Vaio VPCZ1: 9.18.13.4192. I use the VAIO_Z1_330M_INF_Patcher.exe.v4.7.zip but unfortunately the driver is not signed. How can I sign it so...
View ArticleVaio Pro 13 Windows 10 Update Experience
I have taken the plunge and updated my Vaio Pro 13 to Windows 10, so I thought I would share my experience with everyone. To start off with, my laptop has the latest drivers from Sony installed. (i.e....
View ArticleHelp needed please. Sony Vaio laptop with missing drivers
Hi. New to this forum. Been having a nightmare recently. After re-installing (or rather Microsoft operative re-installing) W7 as a repair installation, I find I can't get onto the internet via my usual...
View ArticleUpgrading CPU in my Vaio all-in-one, I'm pretty sure this will work but need...
I have a Vaio VGC-LT28E (there are about a dozen model variations of the VGC-LT series and almost all use the same BIOS firmware as mine). I want to upgrade my T8100 2.1ghz Intel C2D to a T9500 2.6ghz...
View ArticleDVD caddie as primary HDD
Recently found a VPC-SA laptop that is in good condition for free, but is missing the HDD and ribbon cable. I purchased a DVD caddie that will hold a HDD/SSD and plan to use it as the primary drive....
View ArticleWeird keyboard issue - Vaio laptop
My wife's SVP13215PXB Vaio laptop on Windows 10 has developed a very odd fault. The cursor keys and the delete keys have started working intermittently after a few months of working totally fine after...
View ArticleSony VPC128 loud fan on speed mode like a jet
When in speed mode, the fan is very loud when using web broswer even when there is nothing else running in the background. By loud, I mean it sounds like a jet. If I leave the browser on idle, the fans...
View ArticleVaio Pro 13 - Overheating and shut downs
Hi All, Looking for a bit of help. I recently replaced the i5/4gb motherboard with an i7/8gb in my Pro 13. My issue is that when watching web videos in Chrome the machine seems to overheat and...
View ArticleWhere To Buy Docking Station for VPCZ228GG?
Anyone know where I can buy the docking station (that include Blu Ray drive and a Radeon graphic card), shown like below Youtube video, online?
View ArticleConsolidated Windows 10 upgrade info on older Laptops from Sony
Hello all, As usual, Sony Asia provides detailed info about their systems than Sony USA. Here is a page I found which lists in detail the effect of having Windows 10 on older Vaio PCs. Not every...
View Articlesony vaio VPCZ128GG addding missing settings in vaio control center without...
Can somebody tell me the correct order to install the driver to regain the full setting in the vaio control center. I know I should do a clean reinstall of the drivers but I simply don't have the time...
View ArticleHow to Reset Win7 Password in Vaio Z Series Laptop?
I have 2 questions. How do I reset Win7 password of Vaio Z Series laptop? How to enter BIOS in Vaio Z Series laptop?
View ArticleVaio Fit 15A - Upgrading RAM to 1866HMz or 2133MHz
Hi, I have a Sony Vaio Fit 15A with i7-4500u CPU and 1 bar of 8GB 1600MHz DDR3L RAM. Can I upgrade my RAM to 2x 8GB 1866HMz or 2133MHz? Will Vaio support these frequencies or will the frequencies just...
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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 ArticleSony Vaio S13 IPS Display Mod
This thread outlines the procedure to swap out the stock VAIO S (SVS13A290X) 13.3” 1600x900 TN LCD panel with an LG 13.3” 1600x900 IPS LCD panel (model LP133WD2-SLB2). Purpose : The...
View ArticleHow to replace the SSD in Vaio VPCZ11 and VPCZ12 with non-Sony SSD
Originally the instructions only applied to the VPCZ12 but beaups ( Add reputation points to beaups here ) found the mSATA cable from Z12 which can be used in the VPCZ11. mSATA cable for Z11: part...
View ArticleHow to install ubuntu having windows 10 in sony vaio sve1513
Hi, I'm trying to install ubuntu with my previous installation of windows 10 but I can't I download ubuntu and I've created an usb uefi with rufus. But when I'm going to boot from usb after boot with...
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