Sony VAIO VGN-CS110E/W NoteBook - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

Have a look at this page:
https://us.en.kb.sony.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/32876

Good luck working on this issue,
A.Misset

I wonder if your 'Front Light' seems any dimmer than what it was? It can be your aging power supply is not providing the full voltage your laptop needs?... Let's say your laptop needs 19.5 Volts (and it DOES), but your supply can only provide 16 or lower volts? You may see results like you are getting now... New supplies are not that expensive (about $14 inc US shipping) and rather spending a lot for diagnostics and waiting a week or so, a new fresh supply MAY be all you need! OK... I just found a NEW supply for $8.52 on eBay for your system and he's a US Shipper too. It's worth a try! Anthony Vaio VGN CS110E power supply eBay

Windows Vista is no longer the current operating system supported by Microsoft. Try to upgrade or get a full copy of Windows 7. Windows 7 works a lot better than Windows Vista did. If you have the discs for Windows Vista, then try ot reinstall, but, again, Windows 7 is the current operating system for Microsoft.

looks like it is a hardware problem

Sir
Reinstalling Operating System

You should send it to them, it absolutely sounds like the computer is overheating which would be the cause of a faulty fan. Make sure you back up all of your information prior to sending the computer out, as they won't hesitate to reset the computer back to its factory settings. Continuing to use the computer in its current state could cause more permanent damage to the computer, so back it up and send it out as soon as possible.

I can usually give a link to a Service Manual, (Free), jacobjos, but no such animal this time.

Instead I'll give you VIDEO's, lol!

1) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LelEfSg_JiU

2) Something you may want to look at before you replace the fan,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxAP8EwGFlQ&feature=related

You can download the device drivers from the Sony WEB site.
Select your model notebook and the Windows XP or Vista drivers you require. Please click on this link to the Sony support WEB site :-
http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/select-system.pl?PRODTYPE=1,24,72&DIRECTOR=DRIVER

When you power up the computer press F8 key 5 to 6 times so you can see safe mode and other menu then enter in "enable vga mode" then go to display property in control panel.Then change screen resolution to 1024*768 then apply you can also change the display from there. You can change desktop background and other display settings from start menu->control panel->display.. Let me know if you need further assistance. Thanks for using FixYa.

Initiate a repair request online..

1. you possibly may have a virus.
download the Windows Essentials from the Microsoft web site and install and scan.
The program is free from Microsoft for Windows XP and Windows 7.

Here is the link:
http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/?mkt=en-us

There is a panel beneath the laptop with 3 screws. Take the panel off and you can gain access to the heatsink and fan

right click on the desktop..go to screen severs ..and there to power savings..in there remove any settings that will get it to sleep and put it never on all the line down ..including on battery mode..and willnot prompt you anymore untill its shuts down from lack of power in battery mode..and will stay on for ever until shut down manually in adapter plugged mode

This is the system error and it comes when the user doesnot shut the comp in proper way.//
it can also come if due to some reason the comp is shut automatically//
to get rid of it try last known good configuration.
shut down the comp// restart and immed start hitting f 8 cont to get the advance boot menu//
select LKGC and once that is done hopefully your computer will boot perfectly//

Check if your network settings is configured properly.
Try to see if you have configured a working IPAddress and check your workgroup if you are in a network.
Go to MSDOS prompt
Use ipconfig /all - check your ipaddress
Type ping www.yahoo.com - check if its receives the reply data's 100%

Thanks. Cheers!

Replace the Cameras Wire Harness, or the Camera itself. You can obtain the parts from Sony

Cracking sound means either your HDD is going to die or lost of dust on ur FAN.
if sound comes out from Fan side then you can blew dust out using air compressor cane for more over if you are handy on computer then just remove keyboard and blow away all dust (But this is not recommended if you are not well aware of taking parts apart).
If its from HDD (Hard disk Drive) then its time for replacement.
but my guess goes to Fan once its freezes up frequently so Fan needs to be cleaned.
Try from outside blowing up dust if problem still remains then fan needs to be taken out which only Tech can do if you are not familiar with it.

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thank you,

Hi

Thank you for your query

If you are not a qualified laptop engineer, i would not recommned that you try to replace the heat sink (fan) yourslef, you will literally need to take the whole laptop apart

Please book the laptop into a reputable PC shop or laptop engineer to replace for you

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remove the battery and power cord then hold the power button in for 10 seconds to clear the power management. if this does not resolve your issue, you will need a new battery for the system or inspect the power socket for damage.

if the socket is damaged, it can cost aroudn 20-50$ for a new one plus cost to repair where ever you you take it. If the socket appears fine, the battery is probalby the cause. replacements cost upwards of 100$USD