i have a problem now, my notebook got static when i installed memory RAM. do u think it is possible to fix my TR so it can run as normal again?  :cry:  :cry:

any suggestions i appreciate it….. thx guys

You would probably have to provide some more information for people here to help you. Has your notebook frozen completely and doesnt start at all ? Have you installed memory in the right way ? Did you try restoring the memory module with the original memory configuration after the problem ?

sorry…
two days ago, i bought a memory 512mb brand kingston.
when i tried to install memory RAM into my notebook, the memory wouldn’t fit into the slot. i tried to several time to push the memory to force it. finally it fitted to the slot. then i turn on my notebook, but the picture did not appear on the screen. (usually vaio logo appeared on the screen when i turn on my notebook.) i was panic… then i took the memory off from the slot. during taking memory out of the slot, a static light came out. then, when i turned on the machine again, the machine wouldn’t be on anymore. so i figure my notebook got static problem. 

what do u guys think about my notebook? is it static problem or something else?

You way have worked up some static electricity forcing the thing in….. Were you wearing cotton or polyester?

that would be something similar to the kind of problem that Cellery (if m not mistaken) experienced where static electricity from his finger fried the firewire port…time to contact sony I guess

EDIT: Here is the thread discussing that:

http://www.siliconpopculture.com/sonytr/viewtopic.php?t=639&highlight=static+electricity

[quote author=“suriani”]sorry…
two days ago, i bought a memory 512mb brand kingston.
when i tried to install memory RAM into my notebook, the memory wouldn’t fit into the slot. i tried to several time to push the memory to force it. finally it fitted to the slot. then i turn on my notebook, but the picture did not appear on the screen. (usually vaio logo appeared on the screen when i turn on my notebook.) i was panic… then i took the memory off from the slot. during taking memory out of the slot, a static light came out. then, when i turned on the machine again, the machine wouldn’t be on anymore. so i figure my notebook got static problem. 

what do u guys think about my notebook? is it static problem or something else?

sounds like you shorted something. its always a good idea to remove all power source & use proper ground whenever you work on anything dealing with electricity..

[quote author=“suriani”]during taking memory out of the slot, a static light came out.
what do u guys think about my notebook? is it static problem or something else?

Umm, yea you might just have a static problem…  :ph34r:  For you to have actually seen the static discharge means that no matter what.  Something(s) were damaged.  You can destory a processor and not have to see anything (light from static)... Happened with my Dell 3700/3800 :oops:  :cry: ...

luckily, i purchase the extended plan from compusa. i brought my TR to compusa, and have them to fix the problem. guys, do u think the compusa extended plan cover for static damage? right now i just hope that my TR can be fixed…..

ohh,thank u Rahul, linc, onmywayup, GodSpeed, and writetovarun for giving me suggestions and comments.

I would say it depends on who your working with… every employee seems to be able to suddenly bend the rules if they like you enough.  Sometimes, if the worker is anal about it, they will say that the warranty doesn’t cover it period.  Others, it usually isn’t acceptable, BUT… I like you so much, and it seems like you really just were unsure of what to do.  So here you go… (TA DA!!! a new TR…)  Or you could just play the dummy and say: “Yesterday I tried to turn it on to check my e-mail and it just wouldn’t turn on… etc. etc. etc.”  Depends on the store policies and people.  But, I would say that in most cases, you’ll have a fair amount of chance that they will go ahead and give you a new one.

under normal warranty that would definitely not be covered…it was an accident and not related to manufacturing defects so if they do repair it for you free of charge, u should consider urself lucky…

good luck!

I would definitely play the dumb card…“Well I pressed the on button to turn it on…but nothing happened…please help me, I don’t know anything about computers…that’s why I bought the extended warranty…”  Make sure to thank them for whatever the hell they do…lol…good luck).

[quote author=“Guest”]This is my suggestion to CJMPower.

I recently upgraded Kingston KST-U101/512 for my TR3A.
When I installed the RAM first time, the screen showed that
the Windows XP’s “c:\windows\system32\NTFS.sys” was corrupted
or damaged.

After I switch around the memory in BANK 1, just Kingston memory,
and tried all possible combinations, the computer finally did not turn on.
:shock:  :shock:  :evil:  :twisted:
So, I took all memory modules and battery out, just install the
original stock SONY memory in BANK 1, plug the power cord without
putting the battery back in to computer, turn the computer on. :arrow:

The Power should come back on. Then, pop the battery back in to
the computer.  :wink: 

I am still getting the same error message as I start windows XP with
the Kingston 512M RAM installed with the original stock memory.  :shock:

As soon as I take the memory, everything is working just fine.
This memory is from the factory since the first Kingston memory
module I purchased had the same problem, so I got replaced module
from the Kingston last week, and the new module has same problem.

If anyone has same problem, please show me the light.  :drool:

YANUS

TR3A, Bluetooth, BT Mouse, Yamaha 01X, SONY DVD RW+/- Dual, HP

Well I actually am the one that doesn’t need the help.  When I did get my laptop in the very beginning my Kingston RAM wasn’t functioning…I would try every configuration but in the end, the computer wouldn’t start.  I finally contacted Kingston’s RMA department to get a new module.  Seeing that this is somewhat common, you might have received two defective pieces including the new piece you just got from Kingston.  Good Luck.

i got my TR back…woohooo

sony technical support fixed my notebook for freee without anycharge. they said that my notebook motherboard got static, but i dont understand they still fix my notebook for free. how lucky i am… 

suriani

Brilliant! How long did Sony take to repair your TR?

one week

suriani