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Sony VAIO VGC-LT25E: After a power failure, there were problems with important data.

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 12:58:30 -0700

I worked with the project in Corel 8, and when I tried to perform another operation, a problem arose. I can not handle it. Corel said that one of my files is corrupt and is not going to open it. I'm trying to open it through the version of the program. I have no idea what to do next, the file is very important. I just can not throw it away.

⟐ Commented March 22, 2026 at 12:58 MST

Sony Vaio PCV-RZ14G: It has 2Gb ram And it is window But Very slow what should I do

Wed, 01 May 2024 17:44:02 -0700

Slow And 2 gb ram Is Installed

⟐ Commented May 01, 2024 at 17:44 MST

Sony VAIO VGC-LT25E: Sony Vaio VGC-LM1E Recovery reinstall

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 11:35:51 -0700

I have the above machine with its recovery disks, I recently changed its hard disk because the original one that came from the factory shook them. I gave him a 500gb 7200 rpm. I would like to reinstall windows vista home premium from the recovery disks that I have, however, I get the following misleading message:

cannot use this recovery disc for the computer confirm the model type sony vaio
Do I have to do something with cmd to find the new hard drive I put in? From the bios you recognize normally, the factory reset of the computer simply does not proceed.

⟐ Commented June 13, 2023 at 11:35 MST

Sony Vaio Tap 21 SVT212A11L: Your repair shows the unit already open. How do you get to that stage

Thu, 06 Jan 2022 07:45:15 -0700

I dont see any screws to take out. Are they hidden, or is there a pry step required?

Picture set included:

Just for reference, the link "Sony Vail Tap 21 Repair leads, on my machine, to 1-LinkResults.jpg. I can see the picture of the whole back of your unit, but I can't zoom in on the places in the middle of each side where it looks like your screws are.

The back of my unit looks like 2-WholeBack.jpg.

There are close ups of each of the four quadrants of the back in pictures 3 to 6.

I also took pictures of the indent showing the port attachments in pictures 7 and 8.

Pictures 9 and 10 show the identification of the unit with the Sony part numbers, and product numbers.

There is a cover over the level arm but there are no screws for releasing the back under there.

Am I still missing the screws? I'd rather not stick a pry bar in between the display and back if it isn't necessary.

⟐ Commented January 06, 2022 at 7:45 MST

Sony Desktop: Screen replacement for Sony VAIO Duo 11 SVD11213CXB

Mon, 24 May 2021 02:29:10 -0700

I need screen replacement for Sony VAIO Duo 11 SVD11213CXB, can anyone recommend a reliable replacement? tried for almost a year with no luck till now.

⟐ Commented May 24, 2021 at 2:29 MST

Sony Desktop: What needs to be done to repair my speaker connection?

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 08:37:14 -0700

I have a Sony PCV-C31L , Pentium D, media edition. The speaker connection on the rear of the desktop is worn out and will not allow a good connection. I need to know what needs to be done, and approx how much it will cost to repair.

⟐ Edited February 17, 2026 at 8:37 MST

Sony Vaio PCV-RZ14G: Upgrading the CPU ( Pentium 4) to a 64bit chip

Fri, 22 Feb 2019 22:11:13 -0700

I have a Sony Vaio desktop computer, it's model number is PVC - RZ54G. It is similar the one is the video but it's newer.

Apple recently updated their software (iTunes) and their devices to 64bit. I want to keep my old pc but upgrade the CPU to run 64bit software.

How do I change the CPU on the motherboard? Is it a difficult process? What else would I need to upgrade so that things run effectively and efficiently?

I am currently running Windows XP SP3 and would like to install Windows 7 64bit because I can still use XP mode for my older software.

Also, I read the simply changing the motherboard would be the easiest way but Vaio's motherboards can't be swap out. Is this true?

Thanks again.

⟐ Answered February 22, 2019 at 22:11 MST

Sony Vaio PCV-RZ14G: I am looking for a front Bezel for my computer. Can anyone help me.

Mon, 28 May 2018 15:58:39 -0700

I crack the front of my computer in the lower second CD drawer and the Floppy disk area. And really like my sony computer even doe it is XP pro. I have alot of solfware I still use. HELP...!

Michael

⟐ Answer accepted May 28, 2018 at 15:58 MST

Sony VAIO VGC-LT25E: Display is blank, cannot use answers given before.

Sat, 12 May 2018 23:42:06 -0700

I updated from Vista to windows 10 last year and it said display driver is incompatible. Since I ignored the warning, now display is blank. How can I fix it.

⟐ Commented May 12, 2018 at 23:42 MST

Sony Desktop: open the Sony Vaio VGC-JS to expand the hard disk

Thu, 03 May 2018 04:11:24 -0700

Sony VGC-JS All-in-One Model PCG-2P1M, hard disk failure

All-in-one PC solved all the screws, will not open.

How can I get the hard drive?

Urgently need help. Thank you!

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Thanks for the drawing.

I can not release the stand. Is there a trick?

⟐ Answer accepted May 03, 2018 at 4:11 MST

Sony VAIO VGC-LT25E: I am very angry

Tue, 30 Jan 2018 15:24:09 -0700

I rarely use the MS Office in my case, because I use other utilities, but one client insisted that the report on his order be executed in MICROSOFT EXCEL. To do this, I bought the MS OFFICE 2016 report was made and when it came time to believe it and send it to my customer, he issued such a mistake;Excel cannot complete this task with the available resources. Help me with solving this problem is very important. I am very angry

⟐ Answer deleted January 30, 2018 at 15:24 MST

Sony Desktop: What is the price of a VGC-JS160J?

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 21:42:38 -0700

Looking for a motherboard for this model VGC-JS160J

⟐ Answer unaccepted November 06, 2022 at 21:42 MST

Sony VAIO VGC-LT25E: My screen color is weird how to fix it?

Thu, 13 Apr 2017 09:48:31 -0700

I was using this computer for a year now and there is nothing wrong with it.

But recently i had a problem, with the screen color.

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This is what it looks like. Click on the click to view the image. This happens as the window is loading too.

This is not a touch screen computer. Secondly I was playing a game when thie screen color was weird. I can assure you that it not broken screen look at this image

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Copy it and past it to see the image

I have found this while I was looking at the screen setting

I can't put another screen to check as there is no place for this All-in-one pc. It Vaio Sony computer if you need that. Ask me anything else and I can answer it for you.

I have 2 operating system and this problem occurs on both. If this help I have tried and reinstall the graphic drive but nothing has changed.

Be waiting for your answer

This is not an answer but this is from me so that everyone can read it and can comment on it easier.

So i have read all of your comments and thanks to you all to help me on this.

Firstly i will tell you about my computer.

It Sony Vaio All in one PC which means it cant connect to another computer as my computer doesn't have any other plugs for other screens

It non touch screen.

The problem happened as i was playing on a game. But there is a button on top of the screen that turns the screen off i clicked once and the screen came back to normal then back to this weird colors.

I have tried going screen shot then looking at it from another computer but seemed fine. The first photos where from screen shot.

This is from safe mode

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This is what look like when it has blank screen

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By the way there isn't any buttons on the screen or the computer that will change the colors or the brightness.

So hopefully this information might help you guys answering my question.

⟐ Commented April 13, 2017 at 9:48 MST

Sony VAIO VGC-LT25E: The screen will not come on?

Thu, 31 Mar 2016 02:39:13 -0700

hi,it powers on fine but,the display stays black.can you help me fix the problem?thank you in advance.

⟐ Commented March 31, 2016 at 2:39 MST

Sony Desktop: How do I recover my wireless adapter?

Mon, 05 Jan 2015 10:51:09 -0700

I accidentally removed my wireless adapter from the control panel how do I recover it?

⟐ Answer deleted January 05, 2015 at 10:51 MST