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    Help Please - Frozen Vaio

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by campbellrs, Sep 16, 2008.

  1. campbellrs

    campbellrs Newbie

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    I have a Sony Vaio laptop model PCG-7M1L and it has suddenly stopped working. It will turn on and turn off (although it is taking much longer while holding down the power button) but all I am getting is a black screen. At first I was getting the blank black screen with the _ prompt. I then tried turning it off and back on again several times and now all I have is the black blank screen.
    I'm a computer idiot and don't even know if I explained it the best way but if there is someone out there who can offer some assistance, it would be greatly appreciated.
    Thank you,
    RC
     
    campbellrs, Sep 16, 2008
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  2. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    My understanding is that the OS won't boot; correct me if I've misunderstood you.

    If you're using XP, try booting from an XP disc and the Repair option.
     
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    campbellrs Newbie

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    I have no clue but I will try that. Would the xp disc be part of the stuff I got when I purchased the laptop? Like I said, I'm really bad at this stuff.

    Thank you!
     
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  4. Bog

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    No, most laptops come with recovery DVDs, which aren't very useful. What you need is an XP installation CD. You don't need a license key or anything to use the Repair functionality when you boot from it.
     
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    Where do I get the CD? Best Buy or something?
     
    campbellrs, Sep 17, 2008
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    If you are a student, you can easily get a copy of XP from your college at a greatly discounted price. If you're not a student, the next best thing would be to borrow an XP disc from a friend.
     
    Bog, Sep 17, 2008
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