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    Ethernet Cable not recognize

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

  1. summerside

    summerside Newbie

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    Hi guys,

    Just bought a new VAIO and everything is fine except 1 thing. The Ethernet cable is not recognize when i plug it in. I tried the cable in another laptop and everything is fine.. Do I have to set up something somewhere first?

    thanks for your help.

    edit : when I plug in the cable I dont here the normal "clic" and the cable is pretty loose
     
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  2. homank76

    homank76 Alienware/Dell Enthusiast

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    Have you tried restarting the computer with the cable plugged in...sometimes that works if not you'll need to go device manager to make sure the driver is correct and if it is go to control panel, network and internet, connect to a network.
     
    homank76, Oct 31, 2012
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    thanks,

    it did not work.

    When i move the cable back and forth into the plug, it goes on and off. so I guess this is a hardware problem. you guys here the clic when u plug a ethernet cable?

    So now I guess im screwed
     
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    homank76 Alienware/Dell Enthusiast

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    Yes you should hear a click and if it's loose I would try another cable for a secure fit.
     
    homank76, Oct 31, 2012
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  5. summerside

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    tried 4 diferent cables, they all click in my other 2 computers but not in my 2 days old Vaio.

    very disapointed. this is a custom laptop with max spec. This is a complet waist of time.
     
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    homank76 Alienware/Dell Enthusiast

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    There is a reason why I don't own a single Sony product.

    You better get with the company you bought the computer from and see about doing an exchange at this point.
     
    homank76, Oct 31, 2012
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