Sony VAIO VGN-SZ120P Repair

The Sony Vaio VGN-SZ120P model, more widely known in the west as model VGN-SZ120p, boasts a 100 GB hard drive and a 1-inch thin closed thickness. This unit has a 13.3 inch screen, runs Windows XP by default, has an integrated modem, and wireless capabilities. Though it is a relatively old system, released in 2006, there is not a multitude of information on problems with this unit, though reviews are mixed.

Released January 26, 2006, the VGN-SZ120P was released with an Intel Core Duo Processor and intended for business use. See the stock components list for more information.

The version number is located on the bottom left corner of the LCD screen bezel. In this guide, we will use version VGN-SZ120P.

PCG Reference: PCG-6J2L

Model number: VGN-SZ120P

• Processor - Intel® Core™ Duo T2400 (1.83GHz)
• Memory - 1GB DDR2 (PC2-4200 533MHz)
• Hard Drive - 100GB SATA 5400rpm
• Optical Drive - DVD+/-RW
• Display - 13.3" WXGA 1280x800
• Graphics - NVIDIA® GeForce™ Go 7400 and Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950
• Wireless Networking - Intel® PRO/Wireless (802.11a/b/g) and Bluetooth®

• Port Replicator (VGP-PRSZ1)
• Additional Standard Capacity Battery (VGP-BPS2C)
• Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL2C)
• AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V10)
• 1GB Memory Expansion Module (VGP-MM1GA)
• 512MB Memory Expansion Module (VGP-MM512M)
• Battery Charger (VGP-BC1)
• Bluetooth® Wireless Mouse (VGP-BMS30)
• Sport Backpack (VGP-AMB2)
• Neoprene Notebook & AC Adapter (VGP-AMC3)
• 80GB Portable Hard Drive (VGP-UHDM08)
• 40GB Ultra-portable Hard Drive (VGP-UHDP04/N and VGP-UHDP04/R)

The model number is located on the bottom left corner of the LCD screen bezel. In this guide, we will use VGN-SZ120P model.

For common problems with this device and their solutions check the Sony VAIO VGN-SZ120P Troubleshooting Guide.

• Welcome Mat for the VGN-SZ120P (Sony.com)
• VGN-SZ120P User Guide (Sony.com)
• Or see the Sony troubleshooting guide here.