Tools

These are some common tools used to work on this device. You might not need every tool for every procedure.

Troubleshooting

If you are having issues with the Sony Vaio PCG-4121GL, refer to our troubleshooting page here.

Background and Identification

The Sony Vaio PCG-4121GL was first released on October 2, 2011. The laptop weighs in at 3.65 pounds with a 13.3" display. The computer has many powerful features including a screen resolution of 1600 x 900, 4 GB of RAM, an Intel Core i5 processor, and a 500 GB hard drive. The system runs on the Windows 7 operating system. This particular model is a part of the SA3 series and it has the model number VPCSA3AFX.

The Sony Vaio PCG-4121GL distinct features include a jet black, sleek color and a silver Vaio logo on the top of the laptop. The computer has access to two USB 2.0 ports and one USB 3.0 port. The computer also uses a lithium ion battery and has a lifespan of 7.25 hours.

The Sony Vaio PCG-4121GL (VPCSA3AFX) was replaced by the Sony Vaio VPCSE25FX in March of 2012.

Additional Information

Sony Vaio Support Page

Sony Vaio VPCSA3AFX Support Page

Video teardown of the Sony Vaio PCG-4121GL (Spanish)

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