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    Sony Vaio CB Official Owners' Thread

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony Owners' Lounge Forum' started by thegreatlarrybird33, Mar 22, 2011.

  1. rs70

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    You can't really open anything. The keyboard can be detached only if you disassemble your laptop and one or two screws are holding the keyboard from below. Even if you manage to find the right screws and remove the keyboard using some flat object, e.g. screwdriver, it won't help you at all. The best option would be to buy a can of compressed air and blow the stuff from the keyboard away using that.
     
    rs70, Apr 24, 2013
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    One question, how are your fn keys working with Windows 8? I can't make the keys work, except for sound keys that work just fine even without any Sony software.
    I tried to install the drivers and Control Center, however it is completely useless. It only contains power mode selection and utility for external display.
     
    rs70, Apr 24, 2013
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    Has anyone figured out why the pc lags after starting up and also resuming from standby? Also I can't use firefox because if. I open too many tabs it basically comes to a crawl and gets really busy. Vpccb15fa i5 2410m 4gb 500gb 7200rpm radeon 6630m. Also upgraded it to win 7 ultimate from home premium. Also my ram chip is samsung does sony use samsung ram? Nice laptop but crappy support and drivers I wish I had the option of buying a thinkpad again.
     
    next4nextel, Apr 26, 2013
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  4. next4nextel

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    If anyone is having trouble with the wifi there are generic atheros drivers AR9285 that work great!
     
    next4nextel, Apr 27, 2013
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    You can if you do the following:
    Reinstall the default Windows 7 that came with the computer.
    Install Windows 8 over that Windows 7 installation
    Don't install any updates for the VAIO software, specially control center.

    That's how it works for me. When I installed the updated control center it stopped working.


    Changing subjects, I think I just broke my SD card reader. I just changing cards, and one of them didn't fit. After some trying with other cards, they entered, but they're no longer detected by the VAIO. I've looked closely and it seems the top flexible plastic bar is broken. The MS card reader is working, though. Any idea how to fix it?.
     
    valrond, May 3, 2013
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  6. bipin

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    bipin, May 5, 2013
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  7. MANOJa

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    I have done a clean install & installed Windows 8 ( 64 bit ) . Any links to the Webcam Drivers for this ?
     
    MANOJa, May 7, 2013
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    Can anyone provide me a new link for the BIOS Update version R0242V2. the one from the official site is not working as i installed the previous unofficial version from a link on this thread
     
    souvik92, May 8, 2013
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    hey how come you laptop has radeon 8630m?
     
    souvik92, May 8, 2013
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    next4nextel, May 8, 2013
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    Thnx for replying but the update from the support centre is not working.....I need the update by accel
     
    souvik92, May 10, 2013
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  12. MANOJa

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    Anybody on the Webcam Drivers link ?


    Also, the Batter care functions don't work after clean install of Windows 8 . Any solutions ???



    LOOKS LIKE THIS THREAD IS MORE OR LESS DEAD .
     
    MANOJa, May 16, 2013
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  13. shubham_2206

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    You don't need to install any driver on your own. Windows does it automatically. I just re-installed Win 8 on my laptop (VPCCB17FG) yesterday and web cam works just fine. Checked using Camera metro app.

    EDIT: But I did install SATA, Chipset and Sony Firmware Parser Extension drivers from Sony's website. That might help.
     
    shubham_2206, May 16, 2013
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  14. MANOJa

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    Thanks for replying .

    The Webcam works otherwise, but i was looking for the original Software from Sony ( something similar to what i had in Windows 7 ) .

    Are the Battery care functions working in Windows 8 ?
     
    MANOJa, May 17, 2013
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  15. shubham_2206

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    I guess this is what you're looking for.
    ArcSoft Magic-i Visual Effects - Download

    Regarding the battery care functions, I can only see the battery health but can't make any changes like in Windows 7. A lot of functions that were there in VCC for Win 7 (like Thermal Settings etc) are not there in Win 8 version.
     
    shubham_2206, May 17, 2013
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  16. MANOJa

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    Thanks, i was looking at the charging limitation function Windows 7 had, where we could restrict the charging to 50 or 80 % . I miss that .


    R u aware of any third party software, which can perform this function ?
     
    MANOJa, May 17, 2013
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  17. shubham_2206

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    No never came across any.
     
    shubham_2206, May 17, 2013
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  18. valrond

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    Mine is working just fine.
    Of course, I didn't update any of the VAIO programs (except Play Memories Home), so I reain all the functionality of Windows 7.
     
    valrond, May 29, 2013
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    anyone tried crysis 3 ?
     
    reddead, Jun 6, 2013
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  20. valrond

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    Nope, I don't have that one, sorry. I can try other games, though, like Bioshock Infinite.
     
    valrond, Jun 8, 2013
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  21. bipin

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    Guys...Is this new Driver working for you???

    Graphics Driver (AMD) Update version 8.982.10.8000 for Windows 8 Upgrade : Download : Sony India

    First it says : File size: 195 MB (204,644,352 bytes)
    To the leftof Download button it says 204.00 MB
    When we download it is 183MB...

    Its not working for me...I see a lot of square pixels when watching movies...Also bluetooth is not working....Suggestions please...
    But im able to play Grid 2 and Farcry3 in good settings...
    Players like kmplayer and vlc crashes a lot....
     
    bipin, Jul 21, 2013
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  22. shubham_2206

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    Is there any performance increase ? I use leshcat drivers instead of the Sony ones. They are updated more frequently and are quite stable.
     
    shubham_2206, Jul 21, 2013
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  23. bipin

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    i couldnt install it....

    can u please post a link to the best driver....Thanks in advance...
    Im on Windows8 pro 64bit...
    Can i revert back to orginal drivers if this leshcat drivers cause any problem???
     
    bipin, Jul 21, 2013
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  24. bipin

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    I installed Leshcat’s Catalyst 13.6 Beta 2 ...and it solved the issues....Now i have trouble with bluetooth...Can somebody help me???
    Thanks in Advance...
     
    bipin, Jul 21, 2013
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  25. shubham_2206

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    Have you checked the Metro apps when switched to AMD graphics ? When I installed 13.6 Beta 2, all metro apps appeared black. I'm on 13.4 WHQL right now. It's pretty stable.
     
    shubham_2206, Jul 22, 2013
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  26. bipin

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    yes...when switched to AMD, tiles are black...When switched back to intel, Its back to normal...
     
    bipin, Jul 26, 2013
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    For those who're having issues with Vaio Smart Network not working or fn keys not working (except volume), install .net framework 3.5 from Add/Remove Windows features.

    Also for clean install, install the Windows 7 Smart Network under Windows 7 compatibility mode & not the upgrade one. It works.

    Also install Sony shared library & notebook utilities under Windows 7 compatibility mode.
     
    pauldmps, Jul 27, 2013
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    The setup simply does not open. It crashes if I try to install right after extracting the package.
     
    pauldmps, Jul 27, 2013
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  29. shubham_2206

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    Thanks for the info! All function keys are working now. Also got the VAIO Control Center which was there in Windows 7. Really wanted the functionality to change fan speed manually.
     
    shubham_2206, Jul 28, 2013
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  30. shubham_2206

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    For the last 3-4 days, I am experiencing a lot of lag when playing games on my laptop. I'm playing Bioshock Infinite these days. Earlier, I set the graphics details to High and it ran smoothly. But now even if I set it to Very Low, there is a lot of lag. I installed Batman Arkham City and the same happened. Lag even on low graphic details. I did not update the drivers or install any new application. Neither did I change any settings in the Catalyst Control Center. What could be wrong ? Is there any way to determine the cause ?

    I have VAIO VPCCB17FG running Windows 8, with leshcat graphics drivers installed.
     
    shubham_2206, Jul 30, 2013
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    my VPCCB15FG with W8 and Leshcat’s Catalyst 13.6 Beta 2 is working fine...I just select High performance in CCC and select High performance in Power Options...
    I play Grid2 and Farcry3 now...

    Is it a virus issue???
     
    bipin, Jul 31, 2013
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    bipin, Jul 31, 2013
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    I doubt it. I haven't installed 13.6 Beta 2 because of the issues i mentioned earlier.
     
    shubham_2206, Jul 31, 2013
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    shubham_2206, Jul 31, 2013
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    my bluetooth is not working...Wifi is ok...
    I dont have that smart connect software for w8.
     
    bipin, Jul 31, 2013
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  36. shubham_2206

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    Have you tried to install Smart Network by the method which pauldmps posted ? It worked for me. Although bluetooth worked fine on my laptop even before installing Smart Network.
     
    shubham_2206, Jul 31, 2013
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    Has anyone disassembled their VPCCB? I am having trouble putting it back together, is there a disassembly guide? This laptop is one of the worst to take apart and even more of a nightmare to peice together, it has cables and ribbons coming out of both side if the mobo.
     
    next4nextel, Aug 4, 2013
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  38. bipin

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    @
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    didnt work out...Smart Network and eeverything is installed..its not opening...bluetooth still not working :(
    i should try something else....
     
    bipin, Aug 4, 2013
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    You installed the wrong Smart Network. Install the Windows 7 one. Unfortunately, there is no way you could uninstall the one you've installed directly. The only way is to manually delete the associated files & registry entries.
     
    pauldmps, Aug 25, 2013
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    pauldmps, Aug 29, 2013
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    I was repulsed by windows 8 at first, no start menu etc. Is it better than windows 7 which I like a lot, is it faster or more stable? Is it worth all this trouble as I might try win 8.1 next month? Will it run well on my specs chek my signature? Thanks.
     
    next4nextel, Sep 15, 2013
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  42. bipin

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    I have tried Windows 8 and i like it...Its fast...I have the same laptop VPCCB15FG.

    I like to know the stable display driver for the laptop..
    i installed Leshcat’s Catalyst 13.6 Beta 2.. have some bugs...didnt update...
     
    bipin, Sep 24, 2013
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    I haven't messed with windows 8 but in windows 7 I use the latest graphics drivers from sony. Also I saw the win 8 upgrade page at Sony support and it looks like a nightmare to upgrade to win 8. They haven't released drivers for this laptop yet, what are they waiting for?

    Have you tried these?

    14. Graphics Driver (Intel) : INDVID-80275573-0082.EXE
    15. Graphics Driver (AMD) : A2DVID-80272914-0082.EXE

    http://www.sony-mea.com/support/product/vpccb15fa under the download tab?
     
    next4nextel, Sep 24, 2013
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  44. shubham_2206

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    Try Leshcat's 13.4 WHQL. They are stable. Been using them for quite a while now.
     
    shubham_2206, Oct 28, 2013
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  45. pauldmps

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    Guys, which graphics driver are you using with Windows 8.1 ? The Sony's updated graphics drivers for Windows 8.1 has been a nightmare. The dedicated GPU crashed twice within 6 months and I had to replace my motherboard twice. Pls reply.
     
    pauldmps, Aug 14, 2014
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  46. shubham_2206

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    Currently using Leshcat's 14.4 WHQL v2.0 drivers. Stable, have had no crashes whatsoever. Here is the link:

    Leshcat’s Catalyst 14.4 WHQL UnifL v2.0 - leshcatlabs.net
     
    shubham_2206, Aug 14, 2014
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    Do I need a clean install or installing over the Sony's driver ?
    You use switching in Dynamic mode or fixed mode ?
     
    pauldmps, Sep 6, 2014
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  48. shubham_2206

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    You will need to completely remove existing drivers. Refer this link for detailed instructions on how to do this.

    Unified Leshcat Driver Manual

    I use switching in Fixed Mode. Also, if you face any issues with v2.0, install v1.3. One of my friend had Black Screen issues on v2.0 which made it impossible to switch between the graphics.
     
    shubham_2206, Sep 13, 2014
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