About the Vaio VGN-S4Z/S
| Model | Sony Vaio VGN-S4Z/S |
|---|---|
| Series | Vaio S series |
| Years sold | 2004–2005 |
| Screen | 13.3-inch |
| Platform | Intel Pentium M |
| Type | Thin-and-light laptop |
Virus and slow-running problems
Pop-ups, slow start-up and strange behaviour on a Vaio VGN-S4Z/S are often caused by years of accumulated software and malware. We remove it, clean up start-up programs and, if needed, reinstall Windows with your files backed up first.
Getting your old files back
Many Vaio VGN-S4Z/S 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.
Battery and power
Original Sony batteries for the Vaio VGN-S4Z/S 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?
Sony sold its PC business in 2014, so new original parts for the Vaio VGN-S4Z/S 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-S4Z/S 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?
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?
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 S series models
- Vaio VGN-S4HRP/B
- Vaio VGN-S4M/S
- Vaio VGN-S4VP/B
- Vaio VGN-S4XP/B
- Vaio VGN-S4XRP/B
- Vaio VGN-S5HP/B
- Vaio VGN-S5HP/B/F
- Vaio VGN-S5HRP/B
- Vaio VGN-S5M/S
- Vaio VGN-S5VP/B
Bring it in or book a repair
Free diagnostic · fixed quote before we start · 90-day warranty