vaio hanging after startup

[bluemore]

I have recently experienced a problem with my PCG-8L3M NOTEBOOK. It was giving great service then started to close itself down without warning. Then it got to the point where It would require a couple of re-starts and it would be fine. Now it starts then hangs. I have done what I can in terms of checking memory, cleaning fan, reformating HD etc but still this persists.
Anyone any ideas or is this an expensive problem?

[jammold]

Probably best to get Sony involved on this one, the contact information can be found here.

[kee-lo_]

Have you changed hard disk too?

[bluemore]

Have you changed hard disk too?

Why do you say that? is that a first step procedure then? expensive if its not the hard drive error.

[Woody27]

That's a strange model, is it European?

To help you we need more information:

What Processor Does it have?
Windows edition?
Memory?
How does it hang... ...in windows... ...does'nt even get that far?
How old is it?

CW

[kee-lo_]

Have you changed hard disk too?

Why do you say that? is that a first step procedure then? expensive if its not the hard drive error.

Nope trying to get a better picture of what's been done at your end.

[jammold]

This is a REALLY long shot, but try reseating your RAM chips. The service hatch and how to remove/install the chips can be found on Sony's VAIO-Link Knowledge Base FAQ, follow the FAQ to see the model-specific information and above all be careful!

Also try cleaning your system fans.

[bluemore]

well the model number on the front is PCG-GRZ615M
It's about 14 months old
P4 WITH XP HOME 512 MEM

[bluemore]

Did that and ran on one slot then moved chips around so had every possible config of mem in slots. still does it. bought new hd, added it, installed os, still does it

[kee-lo_]

How about with just one ?