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6th May 2009, 08:42
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Hi again
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I just found something interesting on this laptop from a friend of mine. Fristly is not booting any time I like, sometimes boots same times not. But what is funny is that there is 2GB Ram (2x 1gb) and the system says that theres only 765MB of Ram which is not even one working proprely. So what I did was I tried one each time but still only 765 MB, and both worked seperatly. But main problem is still not booting Any ideas very wellcome. My System: Sony Vaio VGC-RA104
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8th May 2009, 11:37
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Can you do any of the following:?
1) Try RAM modules in a different motherboard, ruling out faulty RAM 2) Try different RAM modules, also ruling out faulty RAM 3) Try it in a different slot (I don't know how many you have in there?), ruling out a slot problem
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"Why did they [PS3 Slim] stick with the UFO landing on a rectangle look" --- Nilay Patel; Engadget Ep. 160 My System: FordyPC
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13th May 2009, 00:34
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tested Ram on another motherboard and it came up ok, also checked the 2 slots with diferent Ram and one at the time but still nothing. any more ideas please people Many thx |
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16th May 2009, 13:40
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Sorry in the delay getting back to you, didn't see the thread for some reason
 Anywho, it must be a motherboard problem, everything else is ruled out. I guess you could find a replacement somewhere.. But it might not be worth it, in favour of a new one altogether. Your call really.
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17th May 2009, 01:09
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Thank you 4D ollie.
I'll try ebay if not I'll sell it as spairs Thanks again |
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17th May 2009, 04:33
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What OS is on the Laptop ? and what Service Packs (if any) are installed ?
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also what is the Model Number of the Acer Travelmate? Is this the original Ram or has it been upgraded ? ... if so what was installed originally ? Have you got an original Windows Installation Disk for it ? I think you may have 2 seperate issues here .... first off : Can you boot into Safe Mode ? My System: Home Build
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19th May 2009, 09:48
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Hi Philthomas
It is the travelmate 5520. Original RAM yes. Originaly was vista but as been changed to xp and worked for about 8 months and I think its not a genuine. but it passed all microsoft tests when I've done some updates from Microsoft. The problem is that most of the time the mainboard does not even starts. when I press the botton nothing comes up on the screen and it seems that the laptop tries to boot 2 times, at least that's what it looks like ( the lights come one 2 times for about 4 seconds each) and tha's it nothing else happends, just switchs everything off. I also read this morning on a forum few problems with the same laptop model. there was one exacly the same and the comment that was there was that it could be the CPU fan. Do you think is that possible ? I'll be waiting for your help and knoledge THX |
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20th May 2009, 02:06
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Can you boot into Safe Mode ?
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20th May 2009, 04:28
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I've tried just today about 10 times to start it but the same thing again. tries to start , lights fliker twece nothing comes up on the screen , also pressed F2, F8 and F10, but nothing
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20th May 2009, 04:30
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Hi again
Just tried to boot with winxp in but nothing Thank you for all your help |
