Sony Vaio VPC S Series Overheating Problems

Questions: Sony Vaio VPC S Series Overheating Problems

I have noticed that recently my laptop is burning up when playing games thus need help.
Basic background information:
My CPU runs at around mid 60s degree C when doing basic surfing (youtube, and text heavy websites), low 50s degree C if i were to turn on my external fan to high. When gaming, the laptop used to run on around 85 to 88 degree C when I have my external fan on high; however, recently the CPU has gone up to 93 to 94 degree C, in which by that point the computer is not really usable in terms of gaming.
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My computer runs on SSD only, so heating as a result of hard drive is not really an issue. Also the computer is constantly placed at around 10 degree angle on a table, so the computer itself should have enough room to be well ventilated. My external fan is a PacificBreeze SP300, which has been cooling my system by 5 to 8 degree consistently until recently.
Pretty much this problem happens on all the games I play, among them are Counter Strike GO, gotham city impostors free to play, and Arma II DayZ mod.

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Solutions: don't open up your laptop yet. instead, disable Intel TurboBoost to prevent the CPU cores from overclocking themselves. it will reduce about 5C-6C off your load temperatures. go to Control Panel > Power Options > choose the plan you're using > Change plan settings > Change advanced power settings > Processor power management > Maximum processor state > set to 99% (instead of 100%).

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I have bought a new larger hard drive yo replace the one in my laptop. The original Sony one is a Toshiba SATA 500Mb, and the replacement is a Western Digital Scorpio Black 750Gb.
I use the recovery disks to format and install the OS, but when it restarts, I get the following message: 'Windows Setup could not configure Windows to run on this computer's hardware'.
After restarting, I then get 'Windows could not complete the installation. To install Windows on this computer, restart the installtion'.
I have made several attempts, with different options (with/without extra software, default/custom partition sizes), each with the same result. I have even tried a set of recovery disks from another similar laptop, but they don't work probably due to serial number difference.
Surely there must be a way to use the recovery disks to install the OS on a new hard drive, without having to purchase a replacement from Sony?
Any ideas on what to try next (a part from purchasing a non oem set of OS discs).

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The only time this has happened to me it was because the recovery disk was a customized Windows image that had a finite set of hardware drivers on there (which is ridiculous, but that's how it was). My only workaround was to use another Microsoft-supplied Windows disk for which I had to pay for a license (again, ridiculous).
On another occasion, with a Dell, I tried the opposite approach and after the install began, it would blue screen. When I contacted Dell about it, the install was tied to a specific serial number and that's what was causing the BSoD.

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Sony Vaio VPC S Series Black Screen Problems & Blu-Ray Drive Info

Sony Vaio VPC S Series Reviews:

VAIO S Series is the perfectly balanced mobile PC. It’s thin, light, and highly mobile, with long battery life that helps you go further and get more done. Every feature is designed for mobility. VAIO S Series is power in motion — see where it can take you.

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Sony Vaio VPC S Series Black Screen Problems

Questions: I have a refurbished Sony Vaio VPC S Series laptop with Windows 7. After powering on the logo shows and just goes to a blank screen with the cursor blinking. When i type the keyboard does nothing. I also cannot boot into the bios or safe mode. Any help please?

Answers: 1. sounds like a corrupt/dead hard drive. The logo (the one that shows VAIO) is BIOS. Uhh... i don't know how the EB series BIOS is, but try mashing F2 or F8 buttons (maybe F12?). There should be some hard drive diagnostics in there.
2. I think you must reflash you BIOS if you have a US/Asia model you could find on the site. PS: try to put something bootable inside like hiren boot cd and see if it works,if does with the bootable CD/DVD/Stick you will be able to repair your VAIO.

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Blu-Ray Drive for Sony Vaio VPC S Series 

CD		Key: insert "Max X" speed for each media below. For CD 1X=150 KB/s; DVD 1X=1350 KB/s; BD 1x = 4.5 MB/s
	Read	Max.24X
	Digital Audio Extraction (DAE)	Max.20X
	Write CD-R	Max.16X
	Write CD-RW	Max.10X
DVD
	Read (Single Layer / Dual or Double Layer)	Max. 8X/6X (DVD-RAM 5x)
	Write DVD+/-R	Max.8X
	Write DVD+R Double Layer	Not Supported
	Write DVD-RAM	Max.5X
	Write DVD+RW	Max.4X
	Write DVD-RW	Max.4X
BD
	Read BD-ROM	Max. 2X
	Write BD-R (Single Layer / Dual Layer)	Max. 2X/1X
	Write BD-RE (Single Layer / Dual Layer)	Max. 2X/1X

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Internal Super-Multi CD DVD+/-RW Double Layer Drive Burner Writer for Toshiba Satellite A500 Series

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Toshiba Satellite A500 Series DVD Drive Specs:

• Drive Type: Slim DVD+/-RW Dual Layer Drive
• Form Factor: Internal
• Drive Interface: SATA
• Loading Type: Tray-in
• Maximum DVD Read Speed: 8x
• Maximum DVD Write Speed: 8x
• Maximum DVD Rewrite Speed: 8x
• Maximum CD Read Speed: 24x
• Maximum CD Write Speed: 24x
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• Height: 12.7 mm
• Width: 128 mm
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• Weight: 170 g

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Toshiba Qosmio X870 VS Toshiba Qosmio X770

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Toshiba has kitted the Qosmio X870 out with an Intel Ivy Bridge Core i7-3610QM CPU with a speed of 2.3GHz that can be overclocked to 3.3GHz.
On top of that the Nvidia GeForce GTX 670M graphics card will give you 3GB of dedicated video memory on top of the 3GB already provided by the integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000 chip.
Moreover, there's a massive 16GB of RAM keeping the operation as smooth as possible.
And, because the native resolution is a pin-sharp 1,920 x 1,080, you'll be able to enjoy all your gaming in Full 1080p High Definition. The way that nature intended.
Alongside the Full HD resolution, the 17.3-inch screen on the Toshiba Qosmio X870 is also extremely bright.

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Toshiba DX730 All-in-one Desktop Computer Overview

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Sony Vaio VGN-TZ27GN Specs & Optical Drive Specs & Tips

Sony Vaio VGN-TZ27GN Specs:

• Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor U7600 (1.20GHz)
• Genuine Windows Vista® Business
• Battery stamina: Up to 11hours
• Super light weight: 1200g
• 4.7mm slim display: Clear Bright High Colour LCD (White LED)
• Network freedom: Wireless LAN 802.11a/b/g/n

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Sony Vaio VGN-TZ27GN Optical Drive Specs:
Drive: DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM Drive
Maximum Reading Speed DVD+R: 8x (SL), 4x (DL), DVD-R: 8x (SL), 4x (DL), DVD+RW: 8x/DVD-RW: 6x, DVD-ROM: 8x/DVD-RAM: 5x, CD-ROM: 24x/CD-R: 24x/CD-RW: 24x
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Answers:
Follow the steps below to change the home page that appears when Internet Explorer is launched:
1. Click Start, point to Settings, and click Control Panel.
2. Double-click the Internet Options icon.
3. At the General tab, user can select the following options:
* Option A: Type in the correct URL in the Address field of the Home page selection.
The URL entered will be used for the home page.
* Option B: Click on the Use Current button.
The displayed URL will be set as the home page.
* Option C: Click on the Use Default button
The default URL that was preset by Internet Explorer will be set as the home page.
* Option D: Click on the Use Blank button
Provide an empty URL field. User is required to type in the URL each time Internet Explorer is launched.
5. Click OK to save the changes.

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