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    SZ160P Problems Shutting Down

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by rezloh, Apr 4, 2006.

  1. rezloh

    rezloh Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi Guys,

    Love my SZ160...but I consistently have problems shutting down the computer. 80-90% of the time it shuts down but the power and WLAN light is still on and the computer is still on after running a "shutdown." I then have to hold down the power button to shut the computer down. I remember reading somewhere some other people have this problem.

    **I have already removed Norton so that is NOT the problem - I run Zone Lab's Zone Alrm Security Suite instead - though that may be the culprit as well...

    Any help is appreciated.

    Best,
    ~r
     
    rezloh, Apr 4, 2006
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  2. javylsu

    javylsu Notebook Consultant

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    There's a hotfix from Microsoft that fixes this problem... I have it on my SZ, I'll post it when I get home. If anyone has this file now, please feel free to beat me to the punch!

    Javier
     
    javylsu, Apr 4, 2006
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    dcp Notebook Consultant

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    javylsu Notebook Consultant

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    That's it exactly! Thanks, dcp...

    Rezloh, run that file and you should be in business. I had that problem and running that fix worked like a charm. Hope it works for you!

    Javier
     
    javylsu, Apr 4, 2006
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  5. Aero

    Aero PC/Mac...Whatever works! NBR Reviewer

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    Is this problem on specific batches of SZ only? Because mines doesnt do this...should I install the patch anyways?
     
    Aero, Apr 4, 2006
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    barry_l Newbie

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    I'm having a somewhat similar problem, but the hotfix isn't the fix.

    My SZ160, when I put it into standby, leaves the WLAN light on...but only when its on battery. If I put it into standby when its plugged in to AC, the WLAN goes off as it should.

    Does this sound like anything?

    Much thanks!
    -Barry
     
    barry_l, Apr 4, 2006
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  7. javylsu

    javylsu Notebook Consultant

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    If it ain't broke...

    Javier
     
    javylsu, Apr 4, 2006
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    neilk2350 Notebook Evangelist

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    i would add that sony claims this is normal.... which i dont understand
     
    neilk2350, Apr 4, 2006
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    rezloh Notebook Enthusiast

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    The hotfix worked for me so far - thanks guys :)

    ~r
     
    rezloh, Apr 5, 2006
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    rezloh Notebook Enthusiast

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    I appears I might have been too optimistic...I'm still seeing the shutdown hang when connected at work. There I have one USB port hooked to my audio interface (a tascam US224) and the other is hooked to a hub holding theprinter, the MS wireless mouse/keyboard, my iPod and at various times either my blackberry or my Casio digital camera.

    When I shutdown, it doesn't shutdown completely and hangs with the power and WLAN light on and the computer still running. This proved a bit dangerous as I unknowingly closed the laptop in this state and put it in my bag to take home. When I took the computer out at home later on (about 1-2 hours later), the computer was super-hot - really burning - strange for this computer which runs quite cool. I realized thatthe computer never shutdown and therefore was probably pumping at full power with the lid closed and in a neoprene case - hence the thing burning!

    Please, if anyone knows how to get this working I would appreciate it...I have a sneaking suspicion that one of the USB ports is keeping it fromshutting down properly...

    ~r
     
    rezloh, Apr 6, 2006
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    I've heard that is a problem with the Intel Pro driver and the Sign In software included. May be you should uninstall them first.
     
    ponic, Apr 7, 2006
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  12. javylsu

    javylsu Notebook Consultant

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    If it won't shut down, I would consider returning or exchanging it...

    Javier
     
    javylsu, Apr 7, 2006
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