Question:
Sony Vaio laptop won't power on?
LemonGrass
2011-09-20 10:02:32 UTC
I bought a refurbished sony vaio laptop approx. 3 years ago. Its been very good to me and the only issue i had was with the battery which i just replaced about a month ago. But now it will not power on. Ive tried everything and it will not even turn on. Any suggestions ?
Four answers:
2011-09-24 04:07:42 UTC
Under its VAIO imprint, Sony produces laptop computers for a wide range of user types. No matter which model you use, few malfunctions can prove more frustrating than if your VAIO simply won't turn on. Although several problems could be to blame, it's a good idea to work through some basic troubleshooting measures before panicking and taking your VAIO in to a repair specialist--it's very likely that a minor problem, one you can fix yourself, is to blame.



Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions



1

Plug your VAIO into the nearest wall outlet. Although this may sound too simple to be true, you might be mistaken in assuming your VAIO currently has enough power to turn on.



2

Check the wall outlet you're using with other devices if your VAIO still won't turn on. Plug a simple device with an "On/Off" switch such as a lamp or desk clock into the outlet and see if it works. If it doesn't, try plugging your VAIO into another outlet.



3

Unplug any accessories such as iPods, printers and cameras from your computer if your computer will power, but will not boot up. According to Sony, peripheral devices--and, in some cases, even additional RAM you have installed--can prevent startup.



4

Start Windows in Safe Mode if it won't boot up as normal. Turn off your computer, then hold down the "F8" key as you power it on, scroll down to "Safe Mode" and hit the "Enter" key.



5

Call VAIO technical support at 239-768-7669 to speak with a Sony representative directly if you can't solve the problem yourself.
Dopler
2011-09-20 10:40:58 UTC
I think that would have to be a problem with the power supply unit (PSU). It's the thing that brings in external power and converts it to power the computer.



You should take it to a computer shop and have them tell you for certain, though.



Since it's 3 years old, I doubt it's still under warranty (you should find your paperwork and check though.) If it requires a replacement part, it may end up being cheaper to replace the laptop :\
curlee
2016-12-04 06:09:54 UTC
it might additionally be a utility/purpose tension undertaking. whether it is even nonetheless under assure i'd desire to touch the maker. additionally you're waiting to do a google seek for on your undertaking. usually every person is amazingly vocal if it truly is a worry-unfastened undertaking and you would be able to possibly be waiting to discover some help. i've got have been given been appearing a sprint learn on extreme end laptops to substantiate what to purchase and one truly low-fee truly beefed up laptop had extreme bios undertaking concerns that extra approximately gray video exhibit gadgets of loss of life and reboots. i do now no longer understand whether it is your undertaking, yet google would desire to help out. truly I in straightforward terms had to instruct out it might desire to't be a hardware undertaking, yet something else.
Billy
2011-09-20 10:03:28 UTC
what are you even talking about


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