About the Vaio VGN-FE21HR
| Model | Sony Vaio VGN-FE21HR |
|---|---|
| Series | Vaio FE series |
| Years sold | 2006 |
| Screen | 15.4-inch |
| Platform | Intel Core Duo |
| Type | Multimedia laptop |
Moving to a new laptop
Sometimes the honest answer is that a new laptop is better value than repairing the Vaio VGN-FE21HR. In that case we move all your files, emails, bookmarks and photos across to your new machine so you don't lose anything.
Overheating and fan noise
After many years, dust packs into the fan and heatsink of a Vaio VGN-FE21HR, and the thermal paste dries out. The result is a loud fan, sudden shut-downs and slow performance. A strip-down clean with fresh thermal paste usually fixes it.
No power: motherboard repair
If the Vaio VGN-FE21HR 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.
Is it worth repairing?
Is it worth repairing a Vaio VGN-FE21HR? 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-FE21HR 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?
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?
Your files stay as they are unless you ask us to reinstall. If there's any risk to your data, we back it up 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 FE series models
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- Vaio VGN-FE21M
- Vaio VGN-FE21S
- Vaio VGN-FE21SR
- Vaio VGN-FE28B
- Vaio VGN-FE28H
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Bring it in or book a repair
Free diagnostic · fixed quote before we start · 90-day warranty