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==Overview==
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[[category:computer hardware]]
[[category:computer hardware]]Many laptop computers in the Sony Vaio F series are physically compatible to the point where parts from different models can be used for repair. This may also apply to other lines, e.g. the FX series seems visually very similar, but I haven't actually had one in my hands for comparison purposes.
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==About==
 
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For this reason, I'm taking notes on particular details of each model as I come across them, to make it easier to know what to get when buying parts machines on [[Ebay]] and so forth.
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===Models===
 
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* {{l/same|F}} series
The following models have been tested with [[Ubuntu]] 6.06 and worked (sound, full screen resolution, etc., but not modem): F350, F430, F650
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* {{l/same|FX}} series
==Models==
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* {{l/same|VGN-C140G}}
* '''F series'''
 
** '''F290'''
 
** '''F350''':
 
*** Intel P2
 
*** 14.1" screen
 
*** RAM expansion is under keyboard (some disassembly required)
 
*** makes loud "Vaio sound" through speakers at power-up
 
** '''F360''': Intel P2 400 MHz
 
** '''F420'''
 
** '''[[Sony PCG-F430|F430]]'''
 
** '''F560'''
 
** '''F590'''
 
** '''F630''': AMD K6-2 550 Mhz
 
** '''F650''':
 
*** Intel P3 600 MHz
 
*** 64 MB RAM, expandable to 256; sample came with 128 MB RAM
 
*** 100 MHz bus speed
 
*** 14.1" screen
 
*** improved hard drive caddy (ribbon cable plug screws into caddy)
 
*** ATI Rage Mobility graphics, 8 MB SDRAM
 
*** supposedly has NTSC video out, but I'm darned if I see where the jack is...
 
*** components: DVD reader, 12.0 GB hard drive, internal 3.5" floppy (removable)
 
*** does not make sound through speakers at power-up
 
* '''FX series'''
 
** '''FX120'''
 
*** 13" screen
 
*** DVD reader
 
** '''FX150'''
 
*** Intel P3 750 MHz (?)
 
*** 15" screen (?)
 
** '''FX210'''
 
*** AMD Duron 800 MHz
 
*** 14.1" screen
 
*** 128 MB RAM, expandable to 256
 
*** 200 MHz bus speed
 
*** integrated Ethernet
 
** '''FX340'''
 
*** Intel P3
 
** '''FX370'''
 
*** Intel P3 900 MHz (?)
 
*** 14.1" screen
 

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