About the Vaio VPCCA4S1R/D
| Model | Sony Vaio VPCCA4S1R/D |
|---|---|
| Series | Vaio C series (CA) |
| Years sold | 2011 |
| Screen | 14-inch |
| Platform | Intel Core i3 / i5 / i7 (2nd gen) |
| Type | Colourful consumer laptop |
Moving to a new laptop
Sometimes the honest answer is that a new laptop is better value than repairing the Vaio VPCCA4S1R/D. In that case we move all your files, emails, bookmarks and photos across to your new machine so you don't lose anything.
Battery and power
Original Sony batteries for the Vaio VPCCA4S1R/D 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.
Overheating and fan noise
After many years, dust packs into the fan and heatsink of a Vaio VPCCA4S1R/D, 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 VPCCA4S1R/D 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 VPCCA4S1R/D 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 VPCCA4S1E/W
- Vaio VPCCA4S1R/L
- Vaio VPCCA4S1R/P
- Vaio VPCCA4S1R/R
- Vaio VPCCA4S1R/W
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Bring it in or book a repair
Free diagnostic · fixed quote before we start · 90-day warranty