Sony Vaio VGC-JS1E/S Start Up Problems

[comccal70]

I was half way through editing a movie for a local competition in Glasgow when the computer suddenly shutdown and have been unable to get it to restart. When I plug the jack into the power port and depress the on button I get the start up sound but no light appears to indicate it is on. Regards

Colin

[rich912]

This is a long shot Colin but remove the power supply and then hold down the power button for 30 seconds. Re-connect the AC adaptor and try booting the computer.

Rich

[comccal70]

Hi Rich, Thanks for your reply. Tried out your suggestion but unfortunately the damn thing decided not to comply. Maybe a bit more serious than I originally thought. I was trawling through the net an read that the problem may have something to do with a faulty power jack socket. Is that a possibility.

Cheers

Colin

[rich912 · Accepted solution]

Hi Colin,

This is a possibility but you will need to confirm this with a competent repairer.

I have used the following company for a similar problem with good result. Cost approx. £120.

http://export.tv/r/19859/ACi-Ltd-Laptop-Motherboard-Repairs/index.html

Or you could contact one of the Sony Service Partners via the Support tab at the top of this page.

Rich

[comccal70]

Hi,

Thanks for your reply,..and yes it was a motherboard problem and took it into a local repairer. Cost me a bit more than a 120 and discovered the HD was fried. No luck, eh! But thanks all the same.

Colin

[rich912]

You're welcome Colin and pleased to hear that it is now fixed.:smileyhappy:

If you could mark your thread as solved it would be appreciated.

Rich