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    Assigning ASSIST Button to Turn on Computer

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by Erdem86, Oct 31, 2012.

  1. Erdem86

    Erdem86 Newbie

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    Hi,

    I have a Vaio VPCYA1V9E.

    Sony : Specification for VPCYA1V9E/B | VPCYA1V9E/B technical specifications

    When I press ASSIST when the computer is turned off, it turns on the computer and goes into the recovery.

    What I require is when I press ASSIST it turns on the computer normally.

    I seriously need it as my power button is broken. Now I am turning on computer with Assist and cancel recovery to restart computer.

    Thank you
     
    Erdem86, Oct 31, 2012
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  2. pyr0

    pyr0 100% laptop dynamite

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    Delete the recovery partition (create backup before) and your laptop will boot even when turned on via the assist button. Tested on my VPCZ1.
     
    pyr0, Oct 31, 2012
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  3. Erdem86

    Erdem86 Newbie

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    Worked like a charm.

    Thank you Pyro, you enlightened my day with the flame. :)
     
    Erdem86, Nov 1, 2012
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  4. Jebba

    Jebba Notebook Enthusiast

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    nice trick!
     
    Jebba, Nov 2, 2012
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  5. martinkorben

    martinkorben Newbie

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    I only registered to say THANK YOU Pyr0 !!

    You saved my motherf**king a$$ with that tip.

    XO and best, always,

    M.
     
    martinkorben, Aug 27, 2014
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