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    Vaio Start Up Issues

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by ThePurple, Apr 25, 2008.

  1. ThePurple

    ThePurple Newbie

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    I just received a Sony Vaio PCG-705 notebook from a friend who hasn't had the time to figure out what's wrong with it for the past 4 years. Here's my problem:
    When you press the power on button it starts up with the green power light coming on, when the screen's back light comes on the whole computer powers off about 2 seconds later. The whole failed boot process lasts only about 6 seconds and happens with or without the battery, with or without the power cord. I can't seem to figure out what's wrong nor anywhere online that explains of a similar instance or how to fix it. Can anyone help?
     
    ThePurple, Apr 25, 2008
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  2. Skyshade

    Skyshade Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Pull the harddrive out and see if you can start and get into BIOS (F2 or F10). If not, time to get a new laptop probably, as the problem is most likely in BIOS or motherboard and it's going to be pretty difficult to find spare parts.
     
    Skyshade, Apr 26, 2008
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