The best case scenario is that a protection circuit has engaged, and 
will eventually return the laptop back to normal. Worst case scenario 
is that he fried his BIOS, and he needs a new motherboard.

The first thing I would do is pull the plug, and battery, and let it 
sit, and drain power for 24 to 48 hours before attempting another 
power up. I assume it was flashed with the correct flash for this 
laptop. I would also check the Sony support website for their 
procedure in dealing with a failed flash attempt. This should be 
found with the <how to flash> documents.I would also contact Sony 
Tech support to find out what they think should be done. They may 
have some unpublished way to deal with this.

Mark Rode
The NOSPIN Group


>A friend flashed the BIOS on his laptop, Sony PCG-FXA53, and the 
>laptop has not been able to boot since. It appears completely dead, 
>even the light indicating the AC is plugged in is off, the screen 
>appears to flicker when first plugged into the AC, it starts to warm 
>up if you leave plugged in but nothing else.

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