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    Sony Vaio PCG-9S1L

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by maverixz, Jul 14, 2008.

  1. maverixz

    maverixz Newbie

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    Hi all,

    I have been having a problem with my wife's Sony Vaio PCG-9S1L laptop. The power supply cord recently wouldn't power the laptop when connect as it still would only be working off the battery. When I turn it off, it charges the battery but when I turn it on, the system would be running on battery juice.

    I thought it was a defective power cord and bought one of the Targus multi use power cords but till the same issue. Any ideas or suggestions would be appreciated.
     
    maverixz, Jul 14, 2008
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  2. Mikelx215

    Mikelx215 Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm guessing an internal issue, inside the notebook. If your laptop is still under warrenty you should give Sony a call. If not, you can go to Sony for repairs or find a local repair shop.

    No idea how much it will cost, probably just a minor fix.
     
    Mikelx215, Jul 14, 2008
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  3. tsca

    tsca Newbie

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    I've got the same problem with the same model, did you have any luck getting it fixed?
     
    tsca, Feb 13, 2009
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  4. Rachel

    Rachel Busy Bee

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    My laptop is a Sony SZ7 but model number is a PCG-6W1M.
    What is the generic name of your laptop?
    Some people will not recognise it by the model number so will not be able to help.
     
    Rachel, Feb 14, 2009
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  5. tsca

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    Mine is actually a PCG-K33 per the lower right of the monitor. The label on the bottom says Model PCG-9S1L, but from what I've seem browsing around, that covers a number of laptops in the K series. I've also noticed that the monitor occasionally changes brightness when moved.
     
    tsca, Feb 14, 2009
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