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The Sony Vaio VGN-TX3XP was the pinnacle of mobile computing in 2006. Featuring a carbon fiber chassis and an incredibly slim profile for its time, this "ultra portable" was a dream machine for Windows XP power users. In this video, I take you through the entire journey of bringing this machine back to life. We start with the physical hardware, including a teardown to fix a stubborn disc drive, and move into the software struggle. While the temptation to "just install Linux" is always there, I explain why sticking with Windows XP was actually the right move for this specific hardware. We also take a deep dive into the design, the unique features of the TX series, and exactly what my plans are for this tiny piece of tech history. Driver archive we used: https://archive.vaiolibrary.com/ ❤️ Want to support the channel? If you enjoy the videos and want to help me keep making more, consider supporting on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DevWithZachary Every bit of support goes a long way, thank you! 📱 Follow Me Online: Discord: https://discord.gg/QdT9yCrKmV Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@devwithzachary Travel: https://www.youtube.com/@FlyWithZachary Peertube: https://tube.devwithzachary.com/ Mastodon: https://social.devwithzachary.com/@zachary TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@devwithzachary LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachary-mg-powell/ 🔗 All Links: https://devwithzachary.com ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:16 A look around the laptop 04:23 Should we install Linux? 05:40 The Windows XP reinstall 06:49 Laptop Teardown (to fix disc drive) 08:38 Windows XP Installed! 09:46 Why do I want this? 12:27 Final Thoughts 📌 Tags: #SonyVaio #WindowsXP #RetroTech #LaptopRestoration #VintageComputing #TechTinkering #Sony #UltraPortable #TechHistory