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    Question Sony VAIO not starting (at all)

    OK, thanks. I had upgraded from ME to XP and replaced the HDD already. Hate to say goodbye to an old friend, but . . . Any advice on disposition of salvageable parts? I'm pretty sure the display is still good.
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    Question Sony VAIO not starting (at all)

    Should have said RAM, not ROM.
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    Announcement Welcome to the Tom's Guide Community!

    Hi everyone! I've loved electronics for most of my life, now retired, excited to dig into a few of my old laptops. Previously worked with SCADA and PLC's - loved it. I started out with a Commodore 64, then a 286. Tough learning curve.
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    Question Sony VAIO not starting (at all)

    Vintage 2001 Sony VAIO model PCG-FX220 on the front, PCG-984L on the back: press power button, Power and both Battery indicators flash, then all 3 'Lock' indicators flash, then all go off. If power button is held, this occurs at about 15 times/10 seconds rate. I've tried all the...
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