I do not have the recovery CDs. I went ahead and did a reinstall of the operating system using an OEM copy of Windows XP Home Edition with the CD-Key under...
Hi Group, I've used my Z505LSK with 384 MB RAM (Crucial 256 MB + Infineon 128 MB) for the last two years. Recently I found Kingston KVR133X64SC3L/256 256 MB...
... Does the "C3L" designation indicate yours is a CL3 module? We saw problems in the past with many CL3 modules. I used twin Crucial 256MB CL2's without a...
... Tom, you're right, Kingston is CL3 module. But one of my another two 128 modules is Hyundai CL3 and it works fine in any configuration: as single or in a...
... Yes, my Z had a Hyndai CL3 too. But, not all CL3's are alike. All I can suggest is that we had very few reports of issues with CL2's, but frequently heard...
Hi All, Just found this group and been reading through the posts. I have a z505HS that is stock and in need of an upgrade. I have a 40gig HD, but ram is whats...
Hi, Will PCG-Z505r supports 40gb. or any bios upgrade is available to support 40gb hardisk. Earlier i have checked with another 40gb hardisk it was working...
i have a sony vaio and i deleted the operating systme and now i cant get it back on because it no longer reconize my cd-rom drive!! so i need help on how to...
You will have to get hold of a Windows 98 boot floppy disk. It should contain drivers for the CD ROM drive. Start using that disk. If it doesn't recognize that...
I just upgraded to a new laptop so selling my Sony. Intel Pentium III 1 GHz Installed Memory 256 MB (SDRAM) Hard Drive 40GB HD (upgrade) Display 12.1 in....
I have a Sony PCG-R505EL that has had the hard disk replaced and has had XP Pro installed and licnced to someone else. I wanted to use the set of Sony revoery...
That sounds strange to me. Not long ago I bought a replacement hard drive after the original failed. The Recovery Disks had no problem reinstalling the...
If the Sony web site is correct, and sometimes they are conservative in their information, your computer can easily be upgraded to 256 MB (128 MB seems to be...
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Hi, A friend asked me to look at Sony 505 which would not power on anymore. First time I plugged it in (with docking station) I got green "DC in" LED (so power...
My model pcg-r505dl/s will run without the battery. I used to do it all the time. For most of the four years I've had this, I'd have to plug in the A/C ...
Hi, I have N505VX. It works fine without battery. I'm using it right now to reply you. I used to have Z505JS. It worked well without battery too. What is...
I recently came into posistion of a 505ex needing a Hard Drive. Installed new drive and Windows XP pro(SP2). I have no documentation, no sony cd's. Wireless...
Have you tried the Sony web site? They have quite a few drivers for their older laptops. A quick search revealed that the PCG 505EX is a European model. Follow...
... problem. ... If you enter the right model # PCG V505 on the Sony site, you will find the XP drivers. I guess I'm getting old. Now the only problem is my...
I have just purchased a second-hand Sony VAIO PCG-R505TFP. I have just formatted the hard disk ready to install Windows XP Pro. Unfortunatly the prior owner no...
If you don't have Windows 2000 or Windows XP disk (complete with CD key), you will not be able to install an OS. If you have one of those you can set the Sony...
I have a problem with my notebook, it's Sony PCG-V505F/B. Can u help me to find the driver of LAN, Modem, Wi-FI, VGA and Soun Card in Windows English version....