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Sony Vaio · F series · 2010–2011

Sony Vaio VPCF22S1E/B repair

Sony sold the Vaio VPCF22S1E/B as part of its F series between 2010–2011: a 16.4-inch multimedia / gaming laptop running Intel Core i5 / i7 with NVIDIA GeForce. The F series is a heavy performance laptop; overheating and graphics faults are common, and some models had 3D screens.

About the Vaio VPCF22S1E/B

ModelSony Vaio VPCF22S1E/B
SeriesVaio F series
Years sold2010–2011
Screen16.4-inch
PlatformIntel Core i5 / i7 with NVIDIA GeForce
TypeMultimedia / gaming laptop

Getting your old files back

Many Vaio VPCF22S1E/B 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.

Virus and slow-running problems

Pop-ups, slow start-up and strange behaviour on a Vaio VPCF22S1E/B 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.

Screen and backlight faults

A dim, flickering or dark screen on the Vaio VPCF22S1E/B 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.

Is it worth repairing?

Sony sold its PC business in 2014, so new original parts for the Vaio VPCF22S1E/B 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 VPCF22S1E/B 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?

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.

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Free diagnostic · fixed quote before we start · 90-day warranty