This page sets out the repairs, upgrades and data recovery we carry out on the Sony VAIO Pro SVP13, with notes on what tends to go wrong and what can and cannot be upgraded. It is a 13.3-inch laptop from 2013. The SSD can be replaced but the memory is soldered, so storage is the only upgrade.
- Model number
- SVP13
- Released
- 2013
- Type
- Laptop
- Screen
- 13.3-inch
- Storage
- M.2 SSD, replaceable
- Memory
- Soldered
Repairs we carry out on the Sony VAIO Pro SVP13
Screen replacement
We replace the 13.3-inch panel like-for-like, matching resolution and connector to the part number on the original.
Price confirmed before work starts
SSD and storage upgrade
The Sony VAIO Pro SVP13 takes an M.2 SSD. We clone the existing drive to a larger one so Windows, programs and files carry over unchanged.
Price confirmed before work starts
Memory
Memory in the Sony VAIO Pro SVP13 is soldered and cannot be upgraded. It is worth knowing this before paying anyone for a memory upgrade.
Windows repair and reinstall
This model does not meet Microsoft’s Windows 11 requirements, and Windows 10 reached end of support in October 2025. We can advise on the realistic options, including a lightweight Linux or ChromeOS Flex installation.
Battery replacement
The battery is internal and held by screws. We fit a new one, then calibrate and test it under load. On a 2013 machine a worn battery is the likely cause of short runtime, and we measure its capacity before recommending anything else.
Price confirmed before work starts
Charging port and power repair
The round charging socket wears and works loose. On most configurations it is a separate part on a short cable and is replaced without motherboard work.
We also carry out keyboard and trackpad repair, motherboard repair, liquid damage repair, overheating and fan repair, hinge and casing repair, virus removal on the Sony VAIO Pro SVP13, along with USB, HDMI and audio port repair, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth card replacement, webcam and speaker faults, BIOS password removal with proof of ownership and data transfer to a new machine.
Known issues with the VAIO range
- Sony stopped making VAIO laptops in 2014, so parts are refurbished or salvaged, and we check availability before quoting.
- Some VAIO Z and Pro models use unusual SSD formats, which matters for data recovery.
Data recovery from the Sony VAIO Pro SVP13
The SSD in the Sony VAIO Pro SVP13 can be removed and imaged on our own equipment, so files can usually be recovered even when the machine will not start.
Estimate the cost with our data recovery calculator, or read about recovering files after a ransomware attack.
Where the Sony VAIO Pro SVP13 sits in the range
Its nearest relatives in the Sony VAIO range are the older Sony VAIO S Series SVS13 (2012). Memory differs: soldered on the Sony VAIO Pro SVP13, SODIMM slots on the Sony VAIO S Series SVS13. Storage differs too: M.2 SSD, replaceable on the Sony VAIO Pro SVP13, 2.5-inch SATA drive on the Sony VAIO S Series SVS13. It is the most recent 13.3-inch model of the range that we list.
Questions
Can the SSD or memory in the Sony VAIO Pro SVP13 be upgraded?
The SSD can be replaced with a larger M.2 drive. Memory is soldered and cannot be upgraded.
My Sony VAIO Pro SVP13 will not turn on. Is my data lost?
Usually not. The drive is separate from the fault in most cases, and we can remove it and copy your files even if the machine itself is not worth repairing.
Can the Sony VAIO Pro SVP13 run Windows 11?
Not officially. It does not meet Microsoft's processor and security requirements.
How do I get my Sony VAIO Pro SVP13 to you?
Bring it to our workshop at Unit 1 The Willows, 80 Willow Walk, London SE1 5SY, or call 020 7237 6805 to ask about courier collection. We confirm the price before any work starts.