I'm trying to install this little monster in my z505s. Bios: PheoixBIOS 4.0 release 6.0, version is R0205Z0. This drive comes up as 65535MB no matter what I...
Here's your problem: "When I use the 2.5 to 3.5 adapter on my regular desktop the drive is swell. can format, install windows and all. As soon as the drive ...
Ok makes a lot of sense... I've booted with Partition Magic 7 Dos disks, WIN98, WIN98SE, WINme Wiped the disk with everything including CharminFDISK (a joke) ...
BootIt Next generation. It's a boot manager, partition manager etc. To quote : "BootIt NG is a partition and boot manager with a powerful, sophisticated, and...
I have a Sony Vaio PCG-R505JL It has a 15gb HD with a 128mb memory! Also it has 750mhz CPU but it sometimes run as 400-500 for more battery life! Now the...
Use partition magic. Set up a small partition, bootable, fat 32, and copy the xp disk to it. Also copy the dos version of Partition Magic to it. Also install...
Looks like the new Vaio notebooks sport a new desktop theme, including new wallpaper, icons and features... Does anyone know if we can port this over to our...
The new software, which comes pre-installed on the newer Vaios is called VAIO MEDIA... It runns on VAIOs running XP.... I'd sure like to get a copy of it for...
Hello, I', looking for a new hard drive and cd rom for this unit. If you have any other parts, like the little mouse ribbon to the mother board, that would be...
The bios may not recognize that drive or that size. I do know it recgnizes a Hitachi 20 gig as that is what I have in mine. May want to try the Japanese bios...
You know when I first placed the 40GB baby in there it read back 40.008 GB for sure! I went on and tried fdsik, got an error and it's brrn a challange ever...
My only spare lappy drive was from my Sony. Unfortunately it has 1.5 gigs of usable space, 1 gig of bad space, then the rest good. In other words, pretty...
Hello all - sorry for what will be very beginner/uneducated questions, but here goes. i bought this great laptop several years ago. i primarily used it for...
You could check out Ebay for the original Sony one for it. There are always a few for sale there. If you bid you can get one between 50.00 and 70.00 that would...
lisa - thanks for the reply. can i get a cd-rom for any of the z505's or does it need to be specifically for the z505 je? that's where i get hooked up.... i...
Those model numbers I gave you will work on all Sony 505 models, they are PCMCIA CD Roms, which means they work by connecting to the PCMCIA slot in the...
Lisa - again, thank you SO MUCH. i am thrilled! i went right to ebay and started watching closely (and bidding...) so, thanks again, and i'll let you know how...
Jennifer, Here are some possible solutions: 1.Purchase a third party pcmcia cdrom. I believe Panasonic makes one that sells for about $50, you may want to...
Just resurrected my 505S and upgraded to W2000. USed all the new files (bios, drivers, etc.) from esupport.sony.com. Got a few questions if anyone has the...
1. Not all larger drives seem to work. I am using Hitachi 20 gig in my system though without any trouble. 2. Memory, Crucial sells a 256meg chip that fits it....
I bought a new/sealed generic battery for my R505. When I insert it, all I get is a quick flashing battery light which is an error for unable to charge....
Hi, I've heard reports that holding in the power on button for 30 seconds or so with the battery installed and the AC adaptor connected may cure this type of...
I can recommend Mwave.com as a good source for parts. On replacements, I just bought a Dell Inspiron 700m (2Ghz; 4.1 lbs with DVD/RW) that finally replaces my...
I have a VAIO PCG-Z505LSK for sale. The laptop is in very good shape and has been upgraded to 512 MB of memory which turned it into a really peppy machine. I...
I have been looking more at Apples offerings myself. Next year especially when they switch to Intel processors, then you can run Mac and Windows on it. Their...
My much-loved r505gl died earlier this year, and I ended up having the store take it back on warranty in exchange for a new computer... But when I gave it...
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