About the Vaio VGN-P21Z/W
| Model | Sony Vaio VGN-P21Z/W |
|---|---|
| Series | Vaio P series (Lifestyle PC) |
| Years sold | 2009 |
| Screen | 8-inch ultra-wide |
| Platform | Intel Atom Z5xx |
| Type | Pocket-sized Lifestyle PC |
Getting your old files back
Many Vaio VGN-P21Z/W 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.
Screen and backlight faults
A dim, flickering or dark screen on the Vaio VGN-P21Z/W isn't always a dead panel. On older Vaios the backlight (CCFL tube and inverter on earlier models, LED on later ones) or the display cable is a common culprit, and we test those before suggesting a new screen.
Overheating and fan noise
After many years, dust packs into the fan and heatsink of a Vaio VGN-P21Z/W, 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.
Is it worth repairing?
Sony sold its PC business in 2014, so new original parts for the Vaio VGN-P21Z/W 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-P21Z/W 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?
Simple jobs like batteries, SSD upgrades and cleaning are often same-day. Anything needing a part ordered takes a little longer, and we'll tell you up front.
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 P series (Lifestyle PC) models
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Free diagnostic · fixed quote before we start · 90-day warranty