topic Re: On / Off switch problem on Vaio model VGN- FS215E in PCs & Accessories

On / Off switch problem on Vaio model VGN- FS215E

swalk58 — Sat, 05 Aug 2006 17:56:54 GMT

Currently running the Vaio laptop VGN-FS215E, all has been well, but the warranty has recently expired

A problem has developed where the laptop is totally "dead", the on / off switch does not respond at all.

The battery is firmly connected and I have checked the a/c cable is live and shows 19.5V on a voltmeter.....so power is getting to the notebook, but no further!

I would be grateful if anyone has any ideas as to the prolem.

Is this a simple line fuse that needs to be replaced or is there a problem with the power switch on this product?

Thanks

Re: On / Off switch problem on Vaio model VGN- FS215E

Blencogo — Sat, 05 Aug 2006 18:20:16 GMT

Hi swalk58 and welcome to ClubVaio.

Try this for a start: -

Take out battery and remove AC power.
Hold down the power button for 30 seconds.
Power up with the mains connected only.

I think it is something to do with a static build up.

Re: On / Off switch problem on Vaio model VGN- FS215E

swalk58 — Sat, 05 Aug 2006 20:03:34 GMT

Hi Blencogo, thanks for the welcome and suggestion for a fix.

I tried your method a few times now, with the battery out and unfortunately the notebook is still lifeless???

cheers.

Re: On / Off switch problem on Vaio model VGN- FS215E

rich912 — Sat, 05 Aug 2006 20:20:15 GMT

I am afraid this is not good news! If the notebook fails to respond to the power switch and there are no lights illuminated then it would suggest a hardware problem.

It could be as simple as a defective/unattached cable but may be as serious as a failed motherboard.

If expense is no problem contact Sony Support, otherwise seek out a reliable third party repairer. For starters you could try TechnoMart

Re: On / Off switch problem on Vaio model VGN- FS215E

swalk58 — Sun, 06 Aug 2006 17:42:44 GMT

Rich, thanks for the head up, i will call tehnomart in the morning,,,are there any other decent 3rd party notebook repairers in the London southeast area??
cheers.

Re: On / Off switch problem on Vaio model VGN- FS215E

rich912 — Sun, 06 Aug 2006 18:07:48 GMT

Hi swalk58,

Here is a further link, but I think you will find that the other link I provided is a community of repairers that will lead you to a local source.

Best of luck, let us known how things progress.

Re: On / Off switch problem on Vaio model VGN- FS215E

Multipurpoise — Thu, 10 Aug 2006 10:42:52 GMT

I now have the same problem with my laptop. Have you had a resolution to your problem?