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    Sony Vaio PCG505FX Problem Help Wanted

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by DanangWarrior, May 7, 2008.

  1. DanangWarrior

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    I just got a used Vaio for my Grandson. It runs window 98.
    I am having a problem.
    The computer works fine with AC Adapter but that is it.
    Have two batteries and both are fully charged.
    Problem:
    1. When I try to turn on the Computer sometimes the Computer shows the Sony on the Screen and then goes dead other times, it does nothing.
    2. I have to restart without a battery in either case.
    3. It will not start in the AC mode with a Battery Installed.


    Is this a easy fix or is it fixable at all without sending to sony?

    Any help or recommendations for a diagnostic check would be helpful. The person that I got the computer from swears that there was nothing wrong with the computer.

    All that was done was a teardown to clean all the gunk off the switches.

    Is it possible that my daughter did something while cleaning.

    Note: Prior to her cleaning, it would not turn on at all.

    Any help would be greatly appreciated.
     
    DanangWarrior, May 7, 2008
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