Sony Vaio VPCZ1 LCD replacement/disassembly guide
I thought I would make a guide since I couldn't find any when I was about to disassemble mine. Credits go to ota-con (http://forum.notebookreview.com/member.php?u=303614) for giving me the original...
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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 ArticleVPCZ1 upgrade to Windows 10 10240
VPCZ1 upgrade to Windows 10 10240 from Windows 8.1 update 1 Trying the upgrade option first, just to get it out of the way. Will do a clean install in a few days. This is after the BIOS HACK (thanks,...
View ArticleBad screen or something else?
Just replaced the screen on my VPCZ1 with a compatible 1080p screen from Optronics and this is what I'm seeing. Streaks and smudges on the lower right area of the screen, visible with all background...
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 ArticleGuide to adding SSD to a HDD-only vpc-z1 laptop + newmodeUS HDD caddy review...
i was on vacation in hong kong when i saw the vpc-z half a year ago (early 2011). to me storage space was more important than a fast ssd, and i was happy to see a HDD-only vpc-z because i was on...
View ArticleSony VAIO VPC-Z115 HDD version add Caddy Drive no working
Dear all, I follow the thread and purchase the microsata cable and connect to msata converter is working fine. Unfortunately, when I try to connect to caddy drive with stock 500GB 7200rpm or 5400rpm...
View ArticleHow do I get my Sony Vaio Z to switch to external graphics?
Usually, my sony vaio z will just automatically use the graphics card in the media dock when I plug it in but now when I plug it in I can use all the ports and stuff but I can still see in advanced...
View ArticleBios Corrupt Vaio Svf14a15cxs
i have sony vaio svf14a15cxs ,my laptop cant boot anymore and my technician that the bios is corrup and cant resolve that ? what i must do? can't i reinstalling the bios?
View ArticleTime to Jump Off the Vaio Train? New Windows Laptop!
So Microsoft is releasing a laptop that seems to be the best possible Z replacement. Is this the legendary laptop the scribes foretold but thought they would never see?...
View ArticleSony E series VPCEA43EN no backlight
Hi Everyone, Before I go ahead buy another screen, i have opened up the mobo on this laptop and was looking for the faulty fuse. Please can someone point out the possibly faulty part. Here are 2 pics...
View ArticleHow to: modify NVIDIA drivers for VAIO
Guys, I'm really interested in finding out how to modify NVIDIA drivers to be usable on a VAIO? Which inf file has to be edited (nvszf.inf I believe...?) and how? The modified drivers need to: 1. Be...
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Sony Vaio S13 IPS Display BIOS / Brightness Issue solved (EDID)
As most people who did the IPS display swap seem to have problems with using it in BIOS or Bootmode I decided to put a solution for it online. I had the same issue after installing the IPS display and...
View ArticleSony vaio vpcz1 raid 0 error port 2 replace ssd question
It's a 256gb (128 x 2) capacity but shows up as 4 64gb drives on the system but by looking at the serial number, the first 2 and last 2 driver have the same serial number which indicates it's two...
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 ArticleVaio Laptop cannot run recovery wizard (Win 10)
I updated to windows 10 on my Sony Vaio fit 13a SVF13N25CG (running Windows 8.1 when bought) yesterday. And I updated by following the instructions from sony. After updated, I wanted to clear all data...
View ArticleNew VAIO - VAIO Z Canvas Z
Guys, the long awaited return of VAIO to the US starts soon! I received an email per-announcement, with a couple of events / dates from VAIO USA, here is the info: The Wait is Almost Over Very soon we...
View ArticlePROBLEMATIC SONY VAIOZ VERSION 1
I still had the 2010 vaioz and it occasionally display problems that the display turns black when I open chrome..It can also shut down when it gets hot.. I am showing the data collected by the Open...
View ArticleSony Vaio S Series - SATA 3 Investigation
Basically, we are aware the Vaio S has SATA 3 capabilities, but I'm getting mixed results. Sometimes I'll get SATA 3 speeds in CDM or sometimes I'll get SATA 2. If you have an S series with a SATA 3...
View ArticleHardware Virtualisation & BIOS questions
Hi all.. I have a Sony Vaio VGN-NW20SF running windows 7. I'm trying to enable hardware virtualization to run XP Virtual PC. I only have limited options in my BIOS (AMI R1120Y4). 1. Can I access full...
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