Sony vpc series battery problems

Posted May 27th, 2012 at 01:37pm

How to troubleshoot Sony vpc s series battery problems

This articles gives information about dealing with different issues which may occur to batteries..
difficulty rating Difficulty rating: Very Easy time needed Time needed: not relevant
Important notice Batteries are consumables, which means that they are expected to require periodic replacement during the lifetime of a computer. For information about guarantee conditions for your battery, please consult the Regulations, Guarantee, EULA and Service Support booklet.If your battery is worn, you can purchase a new battery for your VAIO. The Shop link in the top bar will bring you to the Sonystyle store, or a local dealer locator. In case batteries for your VAIO model are not available anymore in retail, you may still be able to purchase a battery from VAIO support as service part. Contact our services to check for prices and availability.( more info.:http://www.eubattery.co.uk/sony.html)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • The battery looses charge when the VAIO is switched off
  • The VAIO does not function anymore on battery / does not charge anymore
  • The VAIO shows an error message stating that your battery is not an original Sony battery.

The battery looses charge when the VAIO is switched off

VAIO notebooks may consume a small amount of energy from the battery even when completely switched off. This behaviour is by design and cannot be changed. If you need to store the notebook while preserving the battery charge, please remove the battery. Note: the boot process is quite power-intensive and may consume a considerable amount of battery charge.

The VAIO does not function anymore on battery or does not charge anymore

 
  1. Remove the battery from the VAIO and check the battery and the VAIO for damage, dirt or corrosion on the battery connectors (see figure 1).battery connector figure 1 - clean battery connectors
  2. Re-insert the battery and make sure the battery is well inserted and locked (see figure 2). figure 2 - battery lock
  3. If possible, test the VAIO with another battery of the same type to see if the problem is caused by the battery itself. If the problem lies with the battery, you may want to consider purchasing a new battery.
  4. If you are unsure where the problem lies, or have additional questions, please contact VAIO Support.

The VAIO shows an error message stating that your battery is not an original Sony battery.

Important notice: 3rd party batteries may not be designed according to the security guidelines, and may therefore be more susceptible to overheating. For safety purposes, hardware checks are built in the VAIO to make sure correctly designed batteries are used. If you have recently purchased a new battery for your VAIO, and this message shows up, we recommend to return it to your dealer. In rare conditions, this message may appear with an original Sony battery. This may happen under following circumstances:

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