Sony: Vaio service manual

elgan001

6 publicações desde
Jul 10, 2012

Vaio laptop switch light ups at start. Nothing else not even the logo. Looking for service manual to troubleshoot. System is 14 months old!!

Model VPCEE3EOE

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rich912
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Aug 28, 2004

Escrita a Jul 10, 2012 8:42 PM

Hi elgan001,

Service manuals are as rare as hen's teeth but how can anyone here help without knowing the model number?

Rich

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elgan001
6 publicações desde
Jul 10, 2012

Escrita a Jul 11, 2012 12:07 AM

Thanks rich912 for that- I have updated the entry.
rich912
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Escrita a Jul 11, 2012 1:00 AM

Hi elgan001,

The chances of finding a service manual are slim but you will find any info released by Sony here.

http://www.sony.co.uk/support/en/product/VPCEE3E0E_WI

Is there any indication that the notebook is booting e.g. flashing hard drive LED, fan noise, screen becoming slightly brighter?

There are a couple of basic troubleshooting things you could try.

1 Re-seat memory modules.

2 Remove the power adaptor and battery and then hold down the power button for 30 seconds. Re-attach battery and adaptor and try to boot.

Rich

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elgan001
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Jul 10, 2012

Escrita a Jul 12, 2012 11:42 PM

Hi rich912,
I tried RAM, HD,Battery, Power cord, also connected an external screen in case the sound and the screen were both an issue. I am hoping to trace the power souce through the MB if I could get a service manual, as the on switch lights up.

Thanks for the quick feedback rich 912 , much appreciated.

elgan001

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rich912
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Escrita a Jul 13, 2012 12:32 PM

Hi eglan001

I think you may possibly have a power board problem. If this is the case the repair is not an easy task unless you have the expertise plus the correct equipment. I recently had just such a repair carried out on one of our notebooks at a cost of £110 including collection, delivery and VAT.

Rich

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elgan001
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Jul 10, 2012

Escrita a Jul 16, 2012 11:36 AM

Hi rich912,

The laptop was returned from workshop stating it was a MB problem & not repaired. It is owned by a lady friend of mine and as my degree is in computer science (software) it was given to me to check out. It is approximate 15months old and being of the older generation, I am reluctant to discard such a valuable piece of equipment, hench the blog.
Thanks again for your contribution.

elgan001
rich912
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Escrita a Jul 16, 2012 2:50 PM

Elgan001,

A ‘motherboard problem’ is a very wide description of a fault. Sometimes the power board is in fact a daughter board but more usually it is part of the motherboard but can be replaced.
Have a chat with the company that repaired one of my machines...

http://www.rmaupdates.com/contactus.php

Rich

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elgan001
6 publicações desde
Jul 10, 2012

Escrita a Jul 17, 2012 10:09 PM

Hi rich912,

Great I will.
Thanks for all the input(chocolates are in the post)

elgan
rich912
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Escrita a Jul 17, 2012 10:14 PM

LOL

I look forward to receiving the chocs

Please let us know the outcome.

Rich

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elgan001
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Jul 10, 2012

Escrita a Jul 18, 2012 10:12 PM

Will do rich912

elgan