About the Vaio VGN-CR21S/P
| Model | Sony Vaio VGN-CR21S/P |
|---|---|
| Series | Vaio CR series |
| Years sold | 2007–2008 |
| Screen | 14.1-inch |
| Platform | Intel Core 2 Duo |
| Type | Consumer laptop |
No power: motherboard repair
If the Vaio VGN-CR21S/P 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.
Battery and power
Original Sony batteries for the Vaio VGN-CR21S/P are no longer made, so we fit good-quality compatible batteries where you want the laptop to run unplugged. If it won't charge at all, the DC jack or the charging circuit on the motherboard is often the cause, and both can be repaired.
Getting your old files back
Many Vaio VGN-CR21S/P 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.
Is it worth repairing?
Sony sold its PC business in 2014, so new original parts for the Vaio VGN-CR21S/P 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-CR21S/P repair cost?
We start with a free, no-obligation diagnostic and then quote a fixed price. Nothing is done without your go-ahead.
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 CR series models
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- Vaio VGN-CR21SR/W
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- Vaio VGN-CR21Z/N
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