Comments on: Upgrading hard drive in Sony Vaio PCG-V505DXP

By: IML Tech

IML Tech — Sun, 08 Dec 2013 17:43:30 +0000

In reply to Velo. @ Velo, Try to narrow down the problem. 1. Try removing RAM modules one by one and test the laptop with only one RAM module installed. If one of the modules failed, the laptop might not boot properly. 2. Try disconnecting the hard drive and start the laptop. Will it bypass the VAIO logo with the hard drive disconnected?

By: Velo

Velo — Sun, 08 Dec 2013 03:33:46 +0000

I have a Sony VAIO 1 To, 8 Gb RAM touch screen. it gives me a bi problem. Every time I turn on the laptop…only the VAIO symbol appears, afterward there is nothing. I’d like if someone can help me… Model: SVF15AC1QL (2013)

Thank you in advance

By: Steve D

Steve D — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 16:36:24 +0000

Excellent info for replacing mem and HD thanks alot 🙂

By: IML Tech

IML Tech — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 22:54:01 +0000

In reply to wasim akhtar. wasim akhtar, I guess you are talking about the hard drive password. You will not be able to access with hard drive if you forgot the password. If you forgot the password, you'll have to replace the hard drive.

By: wasim akhtar

wasim akhtar — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 22:22:18 +0000

i want to format Drive ‘C’ but it required password. I tried many password but failed. After THREE attempt a number appear which is “00119”.
PLEASE guide what will be the ORIGINAL password ? so that I can format the old window by new one.
Thanks & regards.

By: IML Tech

IML Tech — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 22:33:52 +0000

In reply to Laura Brody. Laura Brody, If the DVD drive mounted inside the laptop case, it's likely you'll have to remove the top cover assembly in order to replace the drive. Maybe something like in this guide: https://www.insidemylaptop.com/how-take-apart-sony-vaio-vgn-sz-series-laptop/

By: Laura Brody

Laura Brody — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 21:53:25 +0000

I have a Sony Vaio PCG-V505AX laptop. I got it when the previous owner brought it in with a crashed HD. They decided to abandon it. I opened it up, added memory, a new CMOS battery and a new HD. It has been working great for a couple of years. Th CD/DVD drive is mucho flakey, so I got a replacement off of eBay.

The problem is that I can’t figure out how to open up the unit so I can swap the DVD drive. I must be missing a screw or two. Any words of wisdom?

Thanks!

By: emr

emr — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 09:30:30 +0000

nice info.. thx

By: Harish

Harish — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 22:47:12 +0000

Hi – I have a V505BX – its original HDD is 40GB and dead. I got 80GB HDD but it keeps complaining about BAD POOL and dies with BSOD.

Please help,
thanks

By: Erin

Erin — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 10:50:24 +0000

I have the same problem. I called tech support to re install my software for a clean start. I was instructed to press F10 and restore from the partition. It shut down in the middle. I then purchased the Sony recovery disk as instructed and it still won’t recover . The computer just shuts down at about 20-24% progress. I don’t know the “whole recovery process” but I assume just putting in the recovery disk is what you mean. I guess I need to replace the hard drive also. I see there may be a problem with a larger hard drive (from a post above). Ideas on where I can purchase a replacement hard drive – nothing fancy, just want to get it working again for basic quicken. I have a Sony Vaio PCG-K45 (Mobile Intel Pentium 4 Processor 538, 512 MB RAM, 80 GB Hard Drive). It was slow – but working fine before I started this whole process. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you 🙂

“I have a Sony PCG GR 414 SP the hard drive has failed I have recovery disc but says It cannot find Operating system when loading so I guess the hard drive has had It can u tell me an alternative Drive that I maybe able to replace It with and how I go about doing It
Many Thanks John”

Did you try booting from the recovery disc? Did you go though the whole recovery process?