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    Help with Vaio model number PCG-8Q4M.

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by jfs5, May 19, 2008.

  1. jfs5

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    I have received, as a gift, a used Vaio laptop. On the back, the model number is listed as PCG-8Q4M. However, when I go to the Sony website to download manual/drivers, Sony does not seem to have any records for that particular model number. The closest it resembles is the VGN- A series which in turn is the same as the PCG-TR series! Sony sure does not make this easy!

    I am now looking to sell the laptop on Ebay and want to makes sure I have the right details, so any help would be much appreciated!
     
    jfs5, May 19, 2008
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    nixon Notebook Evangelist

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    That's not the real model number. The real one would be on the bezel around the screen when you open up the notebook. More modern ones all start with a VGN-XXXXXX. That'll be your model.
     
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    Thanks! Much appreciated
     
    jfs5, May 21, 2008
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