About the Vaio VPCCA3E1E/W
| Model | Sony Vaio VPCCA3E1E/W |
|---|---|
| Series | Vaio C series (CA) |
| Years sold | 2011 |
| Screen | 14-inch |
| Platform | Intel Core i3 / i5 / i7 (2nd gen) |
| Type | Colourful consumer laptop |
Battery and power
Original Sony batteries for the Vaio VPCCA3E1E/W 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.
Swap the hard drive for an SSD
The single biggest improvement for an older Vaio VPCCA3E1E/W is replacing its spinning hard drive with a solid-state drive. Start-up and everyday tasks become several times faster, the laptop runs cooler and quieter, and we copy your existing system and files across so nothing is lost.
Getting your old files back
Many Vaio VPCCA3E1E/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.
Is it worth repairing?
Because Sony stopped making Vaio laptops in 2014, parts for the Vaio VPCCA3E1E/W 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 VPCCA3E1E/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?
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?
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 C series (CA) models
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- Vaio VPCCA3E1E/P
- Vaio VPCCA3E1E/R
- Vaio VPCCA3S1E/D
- Vaio VPCCA3S1E/G
- Vaio VPCCA3S1E/L
- Vaio VPCCA3S1E/P
- Vaio VPCCA3S1E/R
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Free diagnostic · fixed quote before we start · 90-day warranty