VAIO vpceb46fg not booting up

QUESTION:

The laptop's power led starts blinking green a few times, then there is a clicking sound and the whole thing turns off. The screen is completely black. Which part could be malfunctioning?

SOLUTION:

Since motherboards usually don't make sound. Hard disk might be a problem. Check your hard disk health with hard disk sentinel software to confirm the issue.

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Win8 drivers

QUESTION:

Hi, I have a Sony VAIO vpcsb15gb/b and I upgraded (clean install) from windows 7 (x64) to windows 8 (x64).

I found some drivers for my vaio model with windows 8 but I noticed that most of them are update only...

I'm having problems with video card drivers; I can't switch between stamina and speed mode (intel graphics or AMD radeon 6470M).

Another problem is that, most of FN Keys aren't supported anymore.

So I have to install Windows 7 x64 drivers before install Windows 8 x64 drivers?

An extra problem is that Windows 8 x64 is saying that my battery isn't supported in my notebook. Problem accused by Sony driver ISB utility. Only when I finish its process, I can use my pc.

SOLUTION:

Please follow the clean installation instructions for the Windows 8 Operating System and install all the drivers and updates in a specific order to troubleshoot the performance mode and battery issues mentioned here:

https://esupport.sony.com/US/p/support-info.pl?info_id=1202

I’ve provided the steps below to troubleshoot the battery issue:

First, remove the battery and connect the AC adapter then, type msconfig in the search charms and press the Enter key to access the System Configuration window. Under the Startup tab uncheck the box next to the ISB Utility, click on OK button and click on Restart. Then, turn OFF the computer, insert the battery and turn it ON.

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Some VPCSE Windows 8 drivers appear to be missing

QUESTION:

My VAIO, model VPCSE16FX, is supported by Sony to upgrade to Windows 8. However, some Windows 8 drivers appear to be missing:

1. The Windows 7 video drivers were a combination of AMD & Intel drivers whereas the only Windows 8 video driver listed is "Intel® Graphics Driver." I would expect there to be a combo driver for WIN8 as well, for the switchable graphics. I'm not sure how to interpret this: Will Windows install the AMD driver? Should I download it direct from AMD? Should I install the Windows 7 video driver instead?

2. Other drivers are missing completely from the Windows 8 list; for example, no audio drivers appear, which is a concern as I've found that the Dolby drivers are a must have in order to make the internal speakers usable. Also conspicuously absent from the WIN8 list are a number of Intel drivers/apps as well as the Synaptic touch pad driver. I have the same questions here; will WIN8 install these missing drivers? Should I download them direct from their manufacturers? Should I install the WIN7 versions instead?

SOLUTION:

We just released the Graphics Driver & Synaptic Driver you have been waiting for. You can find it here:

https://esupport.sony.com/US/p/swu-download.pl?mdl=VPCSE16FX&upd_id=8128&os_group_id=24:3ttll1ml

https://esupport.sony.com/US/p/swu-download.pl?mdl=VPCSE16FX&upd_id=8208&os_group_id=24

We recommend checking back to the VPCSE16FX Drivers Page

 

https://esupport.sony.com/US/p/model-home.pl?mdl=VPCSE16FX&template_id=1&region_id=1&tab=download#/downloadTab

Occasionally within the next few weeks as many models have Driver updates that will be posted soon

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VPCZ2390X video driver for windows 8

QUESTION:

AMD Radon™ HD 6650M and Mobile Intel® HD Graphics Driver still not available for windows 8 for vpcz2390x. When will it be available?

SOLUTION:

Currently there is no ETA information available; however, we are encouraging you to keep checking back periodically on our eSupport page for future updates.

https://esupport.sony.com/US/p/model-home.pl?mdl=VPCZ2390X&template_id=1&region_id=1&tab=download#/downloadTab

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