Compatibility of Rescue Disks between two Z models?
Hello! I have two different VAIO Z, from the first version ever appeared, also VGN-Z. One of the is a German Version, model VGN-Z21WN One of the is a Russian Version, model VGN-Z11VRN The German one is...
View ArticleVaio Canvas long term use temps?
HI, I am wondering how the Vaio Canvas devices are holding up after about 6 months to 1 year of use. I know i had the first get Surface Pro and it was a great device. However after 3-6 months the...
View ArticleI bricked my VGN-fw488j and I need help
I was updating the bios when all of a sudden the laptop froze and then crashed. Now whenever I press the power button the screen is black no vaio splash screen and it is not working. I have tried...
View ArticleVPC-Z1 Crashing unpredictably - mystery
Hi there, Hope someone might be able to help me with this problem. For the past 24 hours, my Z1 has started randomly crashing, usually after between 10 seconds - 10 minutes of usage from Windows 7...
View ArticleLatest VPC-Z1/330M Drivers for the BIOS Hack People
UPDATE 8/11/15: Version 4.8 VAIO_Z1_330M_INF_Patcher.exe.v4.8.zip Bug Fix in Version 4.8 Fixed program so that it will patch the latest 341.74 Notebook drivers for Windows 10...
View ArticleInsyde hacking - New Vaio Z - Advanced menu in BIOS (UTILITIES)
Since ComputerCowboy site is down, here are the utilities to modify your BIOS: advanced_menu.py FLASHIT.EXE PortablePython_2.7.6.1.exe rufus-1.4.6.exe win98boot.iso Unlock BIOS Sony Vaio VPCZ1 software...
View ArticleInsyde 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 ArticleVAIO on sale, $200 rebate on any model
Since the VAIO machines are overpriced, with the $200 rebate valid till September 9th perhaps somebody might be interested. I personally like very much my Vaio Z clamshell. us.vaio.com
View ArticleZ Power Media dock hard disk install
Just got a BlueRay PMD and so wondering what to do with my old DVD one. Opening it up shows the optical drive is a standard full size laptop SATA one. If I get a caddy this should allow me to install a...
View ArticleRAM for VPCZ1
One of my RAM sticks just died. Need to buy a replacement ASAP. VPCZ115GG, 2x 2GB (total 4GB). MT16JSF25664HZ-1G1F1 2GB DDR3 PC-8500 1066MHz 204pin 1. Should I buy just one new 2GB module or replace...
View ArticleSonv Vaio Svs151 with Orangegate issue 2016 question
Have a sony vaio s 15 that I bought not knowing about the device, when i receive it in the mail today, i'm noticing that the red( 255,0,0) is showing orange, can replacing the display fix this issue?...
View ArticleSony Vaio VPCZ13M9E/B fan replacement part
My VPCZ13M9E/B already had the fan replaced under warranty in October 2012. Today after cold starting the computer in the morning the fan made a very loud noise which disappeared after some minutes of...
View ArticleVaio Pro 13 Keyboard Backlight Problem (Windows 10)
Hi, I did a clean update to Windows 10 and installed all the recommended software found on this: http://forum.notebookreview.com/threads/sony-newest-drivers-windows-10-guide.780536/ However the vaio...
View ArticleHow To Use Bluetooth in XP Sony Vaio PCG6N1L aka VGN-SZ330P
Hi all.. I'm new here, this is my first thread & post. I've been given a good condition Sony Vaio PCG6N1L a k a VGN-SZ330P for free from a friend (she doesn't know anything about computer). I'll...
View ArticleVaio Z flip/canvas Linux support
I am interested in purchasing a Vaio Z Flip 2016, but as I would primarily like to run Linux on it, I would prefer to understand how well Linux works on it. It is hard to get information about this, so...
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AzureWave Broadcom BCM94352HMB bluetooth driver for Vaio VPCZ13
Bought the AzureWave Broadcom BCM94352HMB (AzureWave AW-CE123H) from Amazon to install it on my Sony Vaio VPC Z13 (W-Lan card, 802.11ac + BT4.0 Mini PCI-e, 867 Mbit/s). The wifi works out of the box...
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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 VPCZ13M9E upgrade screen from 1600x900 to 1080p
Hello users. I've got a Sony Vaio VPCZ13M9E which came with 1600x900 13.1'' screen resolution. I've seen that there are othen Vaio models that come with 1080p. Could I upgrade the screen on my Vaio or...
View ArticleSony Vaio SA/SB/SC/SE Advanced Menu BIOS Hack
PULLED because people do not read warnings and play around with settings they are not supposed to touch. Sony VAIO SA/SB/SC/SE BIOS hack available Since the Sandy Bridge generation VAIO BIOSes are...
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...
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