Signs your Sony VAIO PCV W Series needs this repair
- Dead laptop after a power cut or surge
- Won't charge with a working charger
- Short circuits after liquid damage
- Blank or scrambled picture on an undamaged screen
- Ports that have stopped working
- Boards other shops said were beyond repair
How we fix your Sony VAIO PCV W Series
Using schematics, a microscope and test equipment, we trace the fault to the failed part, whether that's a MOSFET, capacitor, fuse, power controller or connector.
We replace it with a matching part, test the board under load and check everything works before you collect your Sony VAIO PCV W Series.
How long it takes
How long a component repair takes depends on the parts needed. We confirm the timescale with your quote before starting.
Good to know: If your laptop died after a spill, don't keep trying to switch it on. Power running through a wet board causes more damage.
An all-in-one desktop PC with a fold-up keyboard and widescreen display, sold from 2002 to about 2004 as a combined home computer and music player. More about the Sony VAIO PCV W Series
Common questions
Why not just replace the motherboard?
Replacement boards for many models are expensive or no longer made. Component repair keeps your original board working at a lower cost.
Can every board be repaired?
Most boards can be repaired. If yours is too badly damaged, we'll tell you and quote for a replacement board instead.