About the Vaio VGN-P11Z/Q
| Model | Sony Vaio VGN-P11Z/Q |
|---|---|
| Series | Vaio P series (Lifestyle PC) |
| Years sold | 2009 |
| Screen | 8-inch ultra-wide |
| Platform | Intel Atom Z5xx |
| Type | Pocket-sized Lifestyle PC |
No power: motherboard repair
If the Vaio VGN-P11Z/Q 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.
Windows and security
Windows 10 stopped receiving free security updates in October 2025, and older Vaios like the Vaio VGN-P11Z/Q don't meet Windows 11's official requirements. For offline use, a clean reinstall and SSD keep it useful; for banking and email we'll talk you through safer options.
Battery and power
Original Sony batteries for the Vaio VGN-P11Z/Q 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.
Is it worth repairing?
Because Sony stopped making Vaio laptops in 2014, parts for the Vaio VGN-P11Z/Q come from compatible suppliers or good used stock. Our free diagnostic tells you exactly what's wrong and whether it's worth fixing.
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-P11Z/Q repair cost?
Prices vary with the part needed. You'll get an exact quote after we've looked at it; the diagnostic itself is free.
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.
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