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Backup / copy all files out as usual. Use another computer to test out. If the sd card protector switch is set to "not locked" and you are still having issues in formatting or writing new files, probably sd card is failing. what brand is your sd card? is it micro sd, etc? some brands have warranty covered for this. e.g. 3 years, 5 years.

Hi @hbmg as usual, if you have any important data, please backup first. What I will suggest you to do is to try updating your laptop to the latest bios possible. to really support, it really depends on the bios, what i do is normally i will compare the specs of what it can the laptop mainboard can support the processor, e.g. listed on the website of the configuration, https://www.cnet.com/products/sony-vaio-vgn-fe31b-15-4-core-2-duo-t5500-win-xp-mce-1-gb-ram-80-gb-hdd-series/ http://www.computer-specifications.com/specifications/Sony-VAIOVGNFE31B-Specs.html

Hi Seleste Donahue If you had tested with another fresh new batteries, and it still happens, what i can suggest you is to send in for repairs / replacement as i believe it is still under warranty. See if you can return to the place of purchase to exchange foe a new one.

Hi @cursella art, Hi Cursella Art, from I see on the specs of the printer, there is no wireless interface on the printer. https://support.brother.com/g/b/spec.asp... but, you can connect a lan cable from your router to your brother printer and setup as a network printer. that is the best way to setup the printer to be able to print from network. let us know if you need any help in the setup.

Hi Perhaps can try this https://bios-pw.org/ Press CTRL + ENTER. when it prompt for BIOS password The code the site asks for is the serial number with the four character extension that shows up on the unlock screen where you're asked for the password.

did you connect other devices to the tv? check for any possible firmware updates for your tv. sometimes hdmi-cec can cause this weird behaviour, can try disabling it

Hi @jeffro64 Good day, IMO troubleshooting PC is an art, sometimes need to isolate a problem slowly to check where it went wrong, normally i seldom and rarely do downgrade of bios version. some memory slots are a little near to cpu, which when you over tighten the heatsink can cause the board to warp too much, giving a unstable connection. bsod normally have an error code. take note of it. if too fast, download bluescreenview from nirsoft. if you unsure what is the error, just post here and let us have a look. power supply can be the cause also. for this case, i would suggest you to list down the whole computer components of your pc, psu, ram specs, hdd, processor, graphic card ,etc check graphic card as it can also give issues. boot with minimal stuffs installed if possible, try with clean install and see if it happens.

not sure do you see this https://www.dell.com/support/manuals/en-sg/g-series-15-5500-laptop/dell-g5-15-5500-service-manual/installing-the-hard-drive?guid=guid-79e66086-81b8-4a27-81a1-4cc577342c20&lang=en-us open up the bracket shielding and see, might need to order parts to connect to hdd if it does not come with it

@lagoman there is another section which is the mainboard, check more on it. ensure the lvds cable to the t-con board is well connected.

Hi Joshua Powell That is an inductor, i cannot see the values well in your picture. e,g. you can can search in electronics component stores, like element14, digikey, etc e.g. value, 1R0 inductor. else you also can get from aliexpress, ebay, etc

This is nostalgic, most will also remember the epic PS1 startup sound.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXF9zRqZ...

Not mentioned some people are very “creative”, doing mods breaking away those Sony Games protection at that time.

AFAIK, different sets apart from languages, some video output, e.g. NTSC, PAL.

Tips: Either use a multimeter or use a CR2032 battery to test the LED before soldering in :)))