topic Just bought - keeps going on standby problem in PCs & Accessories

Just bought - keeps going on standby problem

alixv — Tue, 01 Aug 2006 19:42:25 GMT

I've just bought a VGN-SZ2XP but it keeps going on stand-by or hibernates unexpectantly. It is not the power options as I've looked at that - I can use it for about 30mins - 1hr max and then it suddenly goes on stand-by. It happens when its using the battery or mains power.

I'm planning to take it back to the shop but wondered if anyone else has had the problem and whether it is overheating. If this is a design fault then it's a pretty useless machine!

Re: Just bought - keeps going on standby problem

Blencogo — Wed, 02 Aug 2006 20:56:59 GMT

Hi alixv and welcome to ClubVaio.

This should not happen - especially on mains power. Sounds like you have a fault.

I would take it back to the shop where you bought it for replacement.

Re: Just bought - keeps going on standby problem

alixv — Thu, 03 Aug 2006 19:30:36 GMT

I think I've found the problem - completely my own fault. I wear a bioflow magnet on my wrist and that seemed to be interfering with the laptop. duh!

Thanks for the help!

Re: Just bought - keeps going on standby problem

Yonaz — Thu, 03 Aug 2006 22:36:07 GMT

Those magnets are dangerous!

Re: Just bought - keeps going on standby problem

Igloocharlie — Fri, 04 Aug 2006 09:32:24 GMT

omg,
Magnets should never be around computers, your hard drive data is written in magnetic patterns, hence if you use a magnet close to it there is a high chance of interefering and corrupting it.

Cya