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vgc-va1 unable to start

Topic started on Jun 10, 2012 2:16 AM , last reply on Jun 15, 2012 2:26 AM

in VAIO and Computing > All-in-one Desktops
rubyred52
rubyred52
21 posts since
Feb 7, 2012

hi

i have bought an old vgc-va1 all-in-one online

on turning on the power i can see only the vaio logo and nothing else happens

what could be the problem?

please help


  • rich912
    rich912
    9,306 posts since
    Aug 28, 2004
    Written on Jun 10, 2012 7:55 AM

    Hi aliasger_jamali,

     

    Unfortunately this could be caused by a number of things but for starters try tapping F2 at boot to enter the BIOS settings and check that the hard drive is recognised.

     

    If recognised you could try tapping F10 at boot to access the HDD recovery utility and recover the machine to factory defaults. If successful this will format the hard drive and reinstall the original OS complete with drivers and utilities.

    Rich


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  • rubyred52
    rubyred52
    21 posts since
    Feb 7, 2012
    Written on Jun 10, 2012 9:08 PM

    hi rich912

    thanks for replying

    i tried tapping F2 and it does recognise the hard disk

    at least that is what i think

    it shows the following

     

    Auto-detecting 3rd master.....IDE hard disk

    3rd master:WDC WD2500JD-00HBB0 08.02D08

    ultra DMA Mode-6 , S.M.A.R.T. capable and status ok

     

    but on pressing F10 nothing happens


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  • rubyred52
    rubyred52
    21 posts since
    Feb 7, 2012
    Written on Jun 10, 2012 9:26 PM

    also

    when i press F10

    there is a whirring sound for just a few seconds and then it goes silent


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  • rich912
    rich912
    9,306 posts since
    Aug 28, 2004
    Written on Jun 10, 2012 10:11 PM

    Hi alaisger_jamali,

    It would seem that either the drive or the recovery partition is corrupt. I assume that you didn't receive a copy of the recovery disks with the machine?

    You can order a set of disks from Support but you may want to first try installing a retail copy of Windows, if you have such a thing, just to check that the hard drive is OK and there is no other underlying problem that is preventing the computer from booting.

    Rich


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  • rubyred52
    rubyred52
    21 posts since
    Feb 7, 2012
    Written on Jun 14, 2012 6:54 PM

    thanks rich912 for your help

    it was a hard drive problem after all

    took it to a repair shop and got it replaced


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  • rich912
    rich912
    9,306 posts since
    Aug 28, 2004
    Written on Jun 14, 2012 7:14 PM

    You're welcome. Pleased to hear that  the problem is resolved.


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  • rubyred52
    rubyred52
    21 posts since
    Feb 7, 2012
    Written on Jun 15, 2012 2:26 AM

    had a bit of a problem getting the TV to run after the hard drive replacement

    but downloading k-lite codecs pack resolved the issue

    now one more thing :

    i need a remote for the TV (media centre)  any ideas?

    thanks


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