About the Vaio VGN-AR51E
| Model | Sony Vaio VGN-AR51E |
|---|---|
| Series | Vaio AR series |
| Years sold | 2006–2008 |
| Screen | 17-inch |
| Platform | Intel Core Duo / Core 2 Duo |
| Type | Flagship multimedia laptop |
Getting your old files back
Many Vaio VGN-AR51E 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.
No power: motherboard repair
If the Vaio VGN-AR51E 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.
Moving to a new laptop
Sometimes the honest answer is that a new laptop is better value than repairing the Vaio VGN-AR51E. In that case we move all your files, emails, bookmarks and photos across to your new machine so you don't lose anything.
Is it worth repairing?
Is it worth repairing a Vaio VGN-AR51E? Often yes for a battery, SSD or DC jack. For bigger faults we'll compare the cost with a replacement laptop and, either way, make sure your files are safe.
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-AR51E 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?
Our normal turnaround is 24–48 hours, and often same day if we have the part. We'll give you a time when we quote.
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-AR41L
- Vaio VGN-AR41M
- Vaio VGN-AR41MR
- Vaio VGN-AR41S
- Vaio VGN-AR41SR
- Vaio VGN-AR51J
- Vaio VGN-AR51M
- Vaio VGN-AR51MR
- Vaio VGN-AR51SRU
- Vaio VGN-AR51SU
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Bring it in or book a repair
Free diagnostic · fixed quote before we start · 90-day warranty