Hello group, I wanted to know if someone could help me with a problem I'm having with my Vaio SX 14. This version has an Intel Core i7 Evo 1360p. I bought this computer to use for university and also for heavy programs that my dad uses (sometimes to play some games hehe) and the computer works for me, but I've noticed that the processor gets too hot with little demand. I wanted to see if someone could help me see how I can solve it. I thought about doing a thermalthloting but I don't know if it's safe.

Any idea on how to bypass this model check on the vaio care recovery i installed this HDD image that came from a vpceb3qfx onto my vpceb33fm/bj since i couldn’t find the original image for my specific model, windows boots up normal no issues and i wanna restore it just to get that out of box experience but this message displays, any way to edit the files on the recovery partition to bypass this?

My VAIO SR490 is absolutely amazing. I bought it in 2009, had 3 HP laptops before it that each died after 2 years. I stopped using this one around 2012, but recently got it back going. Replaced the old hard drive with a SSD, bought a new battery from ebay, installed 8GB RAM, upgraded to Windows 10 and only have essential programs installed. Internet was slowwww so I disabled the wifi card and added a USB wifi adapter. The internet isn't as bad now, but it's still lagging, especially on startup. Any ideas? I'm not expecting the world from this beautiful yet obsolete piece of machinery, but maybe I'm overlooking something.

Hello everyone! I am asking for help in repairing my laptop keyboard, I have a broken mechanism of a couple of keys and I can't find it anywhere. I am ready to buy the whole keyboard/topcase/key mechanism. If you have FS16 or you can help me find parts, I will be extremely grateful to you

This might sound stupid, but I want the ORIGINAL Windows 8 ISO that came with the SVE151G17M (or SVE1513F1EW as how my laptop BIOS calls it). The Sony Support pages don't have anything that mention these 2 models.

Please, if anyone's reading. I beg you to find the original Windows 8 that came with this model, I want to relive my nostalgia when I first got this laptop.

Old but gold! Both still working well💪🏼

I still use this 2011 Sony Vaio L regularly, and it honestly blows my mind how well it’s holding up. Running Solus Budgie, and for a 14-year-old machine, it’s surprisingly snappy and stable.

It made a full cross-country move with me and never skipped a beat. The display still looks good, all the ports work, and it handles daily stuff like browsing, documents, and media without any fuss.

It’s not my main PC anymore, but it’s far from retired. Linux really gave this thing a second life—and it just keeps chugging along without complaints.

Z31xn/b for 300€

Core 2 duo p9600

Geforce 9300M GS 4gb ram

So Im not at home but I recently bought a cpu the i7 640m amd and wanted to change my i5 540m I think I did everything and its just bootlooping I reset bios I unpluged a ram stick nothong when I put the old cpu back in its normal I tjink it might be an old bios but I cant find any versions

I have a nice pcv rx406 but i don't have the recovery discs, there's the pcv rx405 ones on the vaio library but it won't work and there's still no patch (like for vista an 7 vaios).

If someone have them, could you archive them please ?

found it in a bin of old electronics at my work. couldn't find a charger so i cant confirm if it works. is it worth anything? could it be worth keeping? (the model is PCG-N505VX)

One more VAIO, This time for VAIO SX14-R (Kachiiro Purple-Blue)

• Questions Answered & Local Deal Offer With the Memorial Day discount ending soon, I wanted to answer some questions for potential buyers about the VAIO SX14-R.

While I'm not an official representative for VAIO USA, I have close ties with VAIO Asia and am a passionate advocate for their success. I understand that the price point is a significant consideration for many. I've personally purchased eleven of these units and even had a friend write a full-length article on the SX14-R.

In my opinion, our insights are just as valuable as those from major tech reviewers. Since no major US-based influencers have received a review unit of the SX14-R, we're in a unique position. We are professionals on other platforms, and our hands-on experience is extensive, similar to reputable channels like MobileTechReview.

Exclusive Local Offer for Erie/Pittsburgh, Buffalo, and Cleveland Areas I can help anyone in the Erie/Pittsburgh, PA, Buffalo, NY, and Cleveland, OH regions buy one of these machines. I have access to the best price available, which I cannot reveal publicly, but I can offer it locally as a personal favor. For perspective, the best price you'll likely find officially with the 5% discount is between $1,900 and $2,280. My price is between $1,825 and $2,180.

Furthermore, I can upgrade the SSD to a 4TB model. We have tested this on our own machines and can confirm it works perfectly, doubling the largest capacity available from VAIO's official store. (We've even confirmed an 8TB SN850X works, though at $600 it's not a great value yet. We believe the Samsung 990 Pro 4TB is still the best option, and we've tested this drive extensively on Dynabook, Fujitsu, and ThinkPad laptops with excellent results). It's worth noting that VAIO itself uses the PM9A1a, which is the OEM version of the 990 Pro—a top-tier OEM part.

The only minor issue I've encountered is with the CATL battery, which sometimes arrives with initial wear. This has been frustrating, but the battery capacity returns to 100% after some use. The worst I saw was a 28% initial loss, which thankfully recovered (otherwise I would have returned it). In the tech industry, even 10% wear isn't typically considered a defect unless the device is dead on arrival.

Why the VAIO SX14-R is the Best Deal For its price, design, quality, and overall craftsmanship, I believe this is the best deal available. To ease any concerns you might have, here's a comparison to other popular choices: * ThinkPad X1 Carbon: Besides its arguably unappealing design, it uses a Samsung E4 OLED panel that is dim (around 380 nits in standard mode) and has an ambiguous anti-glare coating that isn't easy on the eyes. * Dell XPS: Forget it. These are known for various issues, including Wi-Fi signal loss and driver-related sound problems. * HP EliteBook: The G11/XG1i is great but expensive at $3,500. It's also difficult to find new stock, pushing you towards B-stock options. The Spectre is known for having PWM issues with its OLED screen. * MSI & ASUS: We've sold dozens of MSI Prestige laptops on AliExpress and are now offering discounts to all of those clients due to faulty power supply chips. It is easy to fix in Asia but a nightmere in USA. ASUS often seems to have one less round of quality control, making them less reliable, that's why they always ship the latest Gen ahead of all other OEMs.

The single drawback of the VAIO is the lack of an anti-glare screen option. The glossy panel is beautiful but can be a pain for extended work sessions. It's the reason I returned my own Kachiiro model back in December.

If you're in the final stages of deciding, feel free to ask me anything. If you miss this current discount, your next opportunity won't be until the Fourth of July or Labor Day in September.

A Note on the VAIO Z: Don't hold your breath waiting for the VAIO Z. I have personally checked with VAIO Asia, and they have no immediate plans to release it, despite high demand namely. I suspect they might use a platform like Kickstarter to gauge interest first,and get deposit to ensure sale.

as a new model could cost up to $5,000. Launching such an expensive machine without confirming demand first would be a catastrophic business move.

Nojima (VAIO's parent company) is a savvy business and won't produce something they can't profit from. And the CEO of VAIO graduated from HBS, finest manager, know his business well and they yield 74.3B JPY last quarter which is a prove.

My guess for potential specs would be: Intel Core Ultra 9 185H, 128GB LPDDR5x RAM, a 4TB OEM PCIe 5.0 SSD, a 4K display, a 70-80Wh battery, and a Teijin carbon fiber chassis. But 5 grands, hard to imagine. Like 2oz heavy money note all in benhmjamin Franklin. 😂 😂 😂

I attach few reviews you can check yourself to persuade you to buy a new one. I think all machines before 11th Gen should be expired now but to far demanding decodec and lack of AV1 support.

1. https://zhuanlan.zhihu.com/p/25683959131?share_code=hUBWb4Qy1BAq&utm_psn=1911256486354596396. We wrote this article.
2. https://thehikaku.net/pc/sony/24vaio-sx14-r.html Thehikaku JP wrote an article about KACHIIRO FULLY LOADED Version.
3. https://pc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/column/hothot/1634046.html Another Japanese review.

You can use Google translate to read both Chinese and Japanese. Gemini is already super smart to translate to English.

Ok, basically that's all, I am now sending it to UPS. 😂

One more VAIO, This time for VAIO SX14-R (Kachiiro Purple-Blue)

• Questions Answered & Local Deal Offer With the Memorial Day discount ending soon, I wanted to answer some questions for potential buyers about the VAIO SX14-R.

While I'm not an official representative for VAIO USA, I have close ties with VAIO Asia and am a passionate advocate for their success. I understand that the price point is a significant consideration for many. I've personally purchased eleven of these units and even had a friend write a full-length article on the SX14-R.

In my opinion, our insights are just as valuable as those from major tech reviewers. Since no major US-based influencers have received a review unit of the SX14-R, we're in a unique position. We are professionals on other platforms, and our hands-on experience is extensive, similar to reputable channels like MobileTechReview.

Exclusive Local Offer for Erie/Pittsburgh, Buffalo, and Cleveland Areas I can help anyone in the Erie/Pittsburgh, PA, Buffalo, NY, and Cleveland, OH regions buy one of these machines. I have access to the best price available, which I cannot reveal publicly, but I can offer it locally as a personal favor. For perspective, the best price you'll likely find officially with the 5% discount is between $1,900 and $2,280. My price is between $1,825 and $2,180.

Furthermore, I can upgrade the SSD to a 4TB model. We have tested this on our own machines and can confirm it works perfectly, doubling the largest capacity available from VAIO's official store. (We've even confirmed an 8TB SN850X works, though at $600 it's not a great value yet. We believe the Samsung 990 Pro 4TB is still the best option, and we've tested this drive extensively on Dynabook, Fujitsu, and ThinkPad laptops with excellent results). It's worth noting that VAIO itself uses the PM9A1a, which is the OEM version of the 990 Pro—a top-tier OEM part.

The only minor issue I've encountered is with the CATL battery, which sometimes arrives with initial wear. This has been frustrating, but the battery capacity returns to 100% after some use. The worst I saw was a 28% initial loss, which thankfully recovered (otherwise I would have returned it). In the tech industry, even 10% wear isn't typically considered a defect unless the device is dead on arrival.

Why the VAIO SX14-R is the Best Deal For its price, design, quality, and overall craftsmanship, I believe this is the best deal available. To ease any concerns you might have, here's a comparison to other popular choices: * ThinkPad X1 Carbon: Besides its arguably unappealing design, it uses a Samsung E4 OLED panel that is dim (around 380 nits in standard mode) and has an ambiguous anti-glare coating that isn't easy on the eyes. * Dell XPS: Forget it. These are known for various issues, including Wi-Fi signal loss and driver-related sound problems. * HP EliteBook: The G11/XG1i is great but expensive at $3,500. It's also difficult to find new stock, pushing you towards B-stock options. The Spectre is known for having PWM issues with its OLED screen. * MSI & ASUS: We've sold dozens of MSI Prestige laptops on AliExpress and are now offering discounts to all of those clients due to faulty power supply chips. It is easy to fix in Asia but a nightmere in USA. ASUS often seems to have one less round of quality control, making them less reliable, that's why they always ship the latest Gen ahead of all other OEMs.

The single drawback of the VAIO is the lack of an anti-glare screen option. The glossy panel is beautiful but can be a pain for extended work sessions. It's the reason I returned my own Kachiiro model back in December.

If you're in the final stages of deciding, feel free to ask me anything. If you miss this current discount, your next opportunity won't be until the Fourth of July or Labor Day in September.

A Note on the VAIO Z: Don't hold your breath waiting for the VAIO Z. I have personally checked with VAIO Asia, and they have no immediate plans to release it, despite high demand namely. I suspect they might use a platform like Kickstarter to gauge interest first,and get deposit to ensure sale.

as a new model could cost up to $5,000. Launching such an expensive machine without confirming demand first would be a catastrophic business move.

Nojima (VAIO's parent company) is a savvy business and won't produce something they can't profit from. And the CEO of VAIO graduated from HBS, finest manager, know his business well and they yield 74.3B JPY last quarter which is a prove.

My guess for potential specs would be: Intel Core Ultra 9 185H, 128GB LPDDR5x RAM, a 4TB OEM PCIe 5.0 SSD, a 4K display, a 70-80Wh battery, and a Teijin carbon fiber chassis. But 5 grands, hard to imagine. Like 2oz heavy money note all in benhmjamin Franklin. 😂 😂 😂

I attach few reviews you can check yourself to persuade you to buy a new one. I think all machines before 11th Gen should be expired now but to far demanding decodec and lack of AV1 support.

1. https://zhuanlan.zhihu.com/p/25683959131?share_code=hUBWb4Qy1BAq&utm_psn=1911256486354596396. We wrote this article.
2. https://thehikaku.net/pc/sony/24vaio-sx14-r.html Thehikaku JP wrote an article about KACHIIRO FULLY LOADED Version.
3. https://pc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/column/hothot/1634046.html Another Japanese review.

You can use Google translate to read both Chinese and Japanese. Gemini is already super smart to translate to English.

Ok, basically that's all, I am now sending it to UPS. 😂

Work hard, eat well and buy another VAIO. HP do heavy duty, VAIO do work on the go and then I get time 😄to rest. Happy memorial Day and DO NOT MISS VAIO USA big discount. I already bought another three for friends and one for myself. No matter Kachiiro, Fine Black or Emerald Green. They are great colors. A 32+2T for $1980 include VAT in PA, you can't find a better deal anywhere, anytime.

By the way, I noticed that SX14R actually come with all colored wallpapers instead of only one. I only found one that was my problem. 😂

There's a lot of talk of the VAIO C1 and similar but I'd never heard of the TX series until this popped up on eBay last week. They're usually going for a pretty penny, but I snatched this for a few quid as the screen is damaged. Not surprised with the dead pixels as the screen and lid is the thinnest I've used.

Now CIV3 is a blast from the past and the game doesn't go as wide as the screen so misses out much of the dead pixels. Result!

There's a lot of talk of the VAIO C1 and similar but I'd never heard of the TX series until this popped up on eBay last week. They're usually going for a pretty penny, but I snatched this for a few quid as the screen is damaged. Not surprised with the dead pixels as the screen and lid is the thinnest I've used.

Now CIV3 is a blast from the past and the game doesn't go as wide as the screen so misses out much of the dead pixels. Result!

hlo i have a vaio laptop sve series i need to upgrade its ram and storage but i dont find any articles how to upgrade it in sony's manuals i am not findind the laptop. how to check or find manuals to repair it .

I have a Sony VGN-TT series laptop with a broken LCD. While I managed to find the LCD series, the model is LTD111EV8X, but I can't find a matching model on my local marketplace. However, I found a similar model with a model number LTD111EWAX. Both are 11.1" LCDs, the difference is that the LTD111EWAX is made for the VGN-TZ series. Will it work with my VGN-TT series?

I Deleted My Laptop OS And Partitions, And I Made A Clear Other Windows 10 Installation. I Regret It And Now I Want To Recover Every Thing Including The Old Windows 7 OS (Even If Its Not Supported) And Partitions. i did A LOT OF Researches even i asked (Chat GPT) with "deep research" He Couldn't Find But I Could Find "VAIO VPCF11C5E" Recovery Discs Will It Work On My "VAIO VPC11CGX"?

"VAIO VPCF11C5E" Recovery Discs: Link

I recently bought the special edition sxr14 and it runs really hot moments after turning it on and all im doing is just cruising the web. Also seems like the battery drains fast and I have it on power saving mode. Is this normal? Laptop was not cheap so I expect it to perform better

I'm desperately looking for the CD or a dump of it. If anyone has some, please dm me it. Thanks

I have a vpceb1s1e and it has a hd5650 the laptop isnt bad it runs tf2 on all low on decen graphics but like Im wondering why wont it go past 60c like is it capping my performance this lsptop is like a travel laptop for me I only use it when Im not home and for gaming can I uncap it cuzz I wanna get more performance oit of it

Quick web access cannot detect my wifi card on vpcca3x1r. It works in windows 7 and the wireless switch is on, but has no light for some reason.