About the Vaio VGN-AR31E
| Model | Sony Vaio VGN-AR31E |
|---|---|
| Series | Vaio AR series |
| Years sold | 2006–2008 |
| Screen | 17-inch |
| Platform | Intel Core Duo / Core 2 Duo |
| Type | Flagship multimedia laptop |
No power: motherboard repair
If the Vaio VGN-AR31E shows no lights at all, the fault is often a failed component on the motherboard rather than the whole board. We trace power faults at component level, which can save a laptop that would otherwise be scrapped.
Getting your old files back
Many Vaio VGN-AR31E owners come to us for one reason: the photos, documents and emails still on the drive. Even if the laptop won't start, the drive can usually be read on our bench, and we copy everything to a USB stick, external drive or your new computer.
Virus and slow-running problems
Pop-ups, slow start-up and strange behaviour on a Vaio VGN-AR31E are often caused by years of accumulated software and malware. We remove it, clean up start-up programs and, if needed, reinstall Windows with your files backed up first.
Is it worth repairing?
Sony sold its PC business in 2014, so new original parts for the Vaio VGN-AR31E are no longer made. We use quality compatible or reclaimed parts, and we'll tell you honestly whether a repair is worth it before you spend anything.
Typical prices
| Screen replacement | £69 – £129 |
| Battery replacement | £49 – £89 |
| Keyboard replacement | £59 – £99 |
| Charging port / DC power jack repair | £59 – £99 |
| Data recovery | £99 – £349 |
| Liquid spill damage repair | £69 – £249 |
| Virus / malware removal | £49 – £79 |
| Motherboard repair | £99 – £249 |
| RAM / SSD upgrade | £49 – £129 |
Typical price ranges. Every job starts with a free, no-obligation diagnostic and you get a fixed quote before any work starts. Try the price calculator.
Questions
How much does a Vaio VGN-AR31E repair cost?
It depends on the fault. Typical ranges are shown above, and we always give you a fixed quote after a free diagnostic, before any work begins.
How long will it take?
Many repairs are done the same day or within 24–48 hours when parts are in stock. Parts we need to order usually take a few days.
Will I lose my files?
We never wipe or reinstall without asking. If the drive is involved, we back up or recover your files first.
Is the repair guaranteed?
Yes. All repairs come with a 90-day warranty. Liquid-damage repairs are excluded, except for any new parts we fit, which are covered for 90 days.
Other Vaio AR series models
- Vaio VGN-AR21B
- Vaio VGN-AR21M
- Vaio VGN-AR21MR
- Vaio VGN-AR21S
- Vaio VGN-AR21SR
- Vaio VGN-AR31M
- Vaio VGN-AR31MR
- Vaio VGN-AR31S
- Vaio VGN-AR31SR
- Vaio VGN-AR41E
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