About the Vaio VPCF12E1R/H
| Model | Sony Vaio VPCF12E1R/H |
|---|---|
| Series | Vaio F series |
| Years sold | 2010–2011 |
| Screen | 16.4-inch |
| Platform | Intel Core i5 / i7 with NVIDIA GeForce |
| Type | Multimedia / gaming laptop |
Swap the hard drive for an SSD
The single biggest improvement for an older Vaio VPCF12E1R/H 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.
Overheating and fan noise
After many years, dust packs into the fan and heatsink of a Vaio VPCF12E1R/H, 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.
Getting your old files back
Many Vaio VPCF12E1R/H 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?
Sony sold its PC business in 2014, so new original parts for the Vaio VPCF12E1R/H 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 VPCF12E1R/H 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 F series models
- Vaio VPCF12B4E
- Vaio VPCF12C4E
- Vaio VPCF12C5E
- Vaio VPCF12E1E/H
- Vaio VPCF12E1E/W
- Vaio VPCF12E4E
- Vaio VPCF12F4E
- Vaio VPCF12M0E/B
- Vaio VPCF12M1E/H
- Vaio VPCF12M1R/H
Bring it in or book a repair
Free diagnostic · fixed quote before we start · 90-day warranty