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    Problem with Sony Vaio SA?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by PsychoduckiE, Jan 20, 2012.

  1. PsychoduckiE

    PsychoduckiE Notebook Enthusiast

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    Sup!
    This will be my first post on this website even thou I have been following this website for awhile!

    I got a problem with my Sony Vaio SA (ID: VPCSA35GX), which has a 128GB SSD and i5 2430M.

    When I started it up straight out of the box, the fan made a lot of noise. Afterwards, there was a noticeable humming in the background in both stamina and speed mode. I updated the BOIS and still same issue. The humming noise of the fan is pretty annoying, I got to admit. I was wondering is this an isolated problem or a common problem with a Sony SA having an Intel i5 2430.

    I'm thinking of returning it. What do you feel?

    In advance, thank you a bunch!
     
    PsychoduckiE, Jan 20, 2012
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  2. xyla16

    xyla16 Newbie

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    Make sure your using bios version R2085H4 fixed it for me.
     
    xyla16, Jan 20, 2012
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    LoneStarWings Notebook Guru

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    Mine did it too...almost all the time, if it makes you feel any better. Aside from updating the BIOS which you say you've already done I don't know of anything else. I would consider returning it if I were you!
     
    LoneStarWings, Jan 21, 2012
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    Ryuma Notebook Enthusiast

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    You can quite down the fan noise a little bit, by going in to VAIO Control Centre > Powermanagement > Silent mode;

    Dunno if it will stop the humming, but it lessens considerably the fan activity when non needed.
     
    Ryuma, Jan 21, 2012
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  5. PsychoduckiE

    PsychoduckiE Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just returned it. Couldn't stand the humming noise. Spend $1249 on that notebook and it has an annoying fan sound. Just ordered an HP Envy,Beats with coupon and it was $850! If it makes fan sound, I can deal with it. I'm not breaking an arm and leg for it!
     
    PsychoduckiE, Jan 21, 2012
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