Sony Vaio VGN-UX280P Handheld PC Computer FOR REPAIR - CPU/FANS work

Up for sale is a Sony Vaio handheld computer, model VGN-UX280P. We connected this unit to a Fujitsu 16V power adapter (power adapter is NOT included). When we push the power switch to the up/start position, the unit powers on - the power light comes on and the CPU fan spins. An orange battery light also comes on while the switch is held in the up/start position and turns off when the switch returns to its resting position. The battery did not seem to charge.

Although the unit powers on and the fan runs, nothing is displayed on the screen - no boot screen and no BIOS splash. We replaced the CMOS battery with a brand new one, but this did not change the behavior. Since the unit shows signs of life but never displays anything, this may be a display issue, though we cannot confirm that. Holding the power switch in the up/start position for several seconds shuts the unit off. We did not do any further troubleshooting and are not sure what issues this unit has that is causing this behavior.

From specs online, this unit has an Intel Core Solo U1400 CPU along with 1GB of soldered memory. The drive was removed before we obtained this unit, and we are not sure if any other internal components are removed or were damaged during the drive removal process.

Because the unit is not currently functional, we are listing this unit “For parts or not working” and it is being sold as-is with no returns accepted.

The unit does show some cosmetic wear from use such as scratches and scuff marks and dirt/dust.

Includes the Sony Vaio VGN-UX280P handheld computer only - no other items are included. What you see in the pictures is exactly what you will receive.

One note: I dropped the original “no fan spinning, no noises” line since the fan now works, and I kept the display problem phrased as a possibility rather than a diagnosis, since a missing BIOS splash could also be a board or memory fault.