VAIO Problem - Any help appreciated.

Chasser · 8 May 2008 at 17:17

Sony Vaio (PCG-FR495EP). After working fine for ages, switched on today to find it showing the Sony splash screen then going no further. I can't even access the BIOS (trying F2 as it boots). I've tested the drive (in a USB caddy) and the RAM seems ok (laptop beeps when I remove it, assuming it's ok as laptop starts up).

Any help would be appreciated.

Chasser · 9 May 2008 at 09:21

beermonster said:
sometimes if theres a fault with an IDE device it can cause it to hang at post, what happens when you start it up with the HD removed?

With or without the drive, same problem. Drive is good (tested seperately). Was initially thinking the IDE controller had gone, however the lack of access to the BIOS is the most worrying.

Chasser · 12 May 2008 at 12:56

Not tried to flash the BIOS, could the BIOS somehow have got corrupted?

I'll try the Vaio site to see if the forums offer any guidance.

Chasser · 14 May 2008 at 00:22

Tried everything. Still can't get it to boot or access the BIOS. Every combination of components in and out. Without any memory installed it beeps at me, is this a sign the BIOS is ok? Still the same though, powers up, case fan starts, VAIO/Intel inside splash screen shows, then fan stops and screen goes blank. Same with external monitor, just splash screen then zip.

Ah well, probably lob it on the bay.