Sony VGP laptops use a lithium-ion pack from the VGP-BPS, VGP-BPL, or VGP-BPR families, depending on the exact model and year. Standard configurations are typically 6-cell, while extended VGP-BPL packs are often 9-cell. Codes like VGP-BPS13, VGP-BPS22, and VGP-BPS26 each map to specific VGN- or VPC- model groups, so check the label on your current battery. Replacements in this category run $64.99.

Match your full laptop model number, which sits on the bottom of the laptop or under the battery (for example VPC-EB26FX/L), and then read the part number printed on the existing pack. VGP codes follow the VGP-BPSxx pattern, and the trailing digits and any “A” or “B” suffix matter. A VGP-BPS13 is not the same as a VGP-BPS22, and a VGP-BPS13A may differ from a VGP-BPS13B in connector shape, so confirm both the model and the printed code before ordering.

Sony VGP replacement batteries in this category are $64.99. Pricing stays consistent across the standard 6-cell and extended configurations covered here. Because the right pack depends on your exact VGN- or VPC- model and the printed VGP-BPSxx code, confirm your part number first so you order the battery that fits your bay and connector.

No, not across the board. Even within the same number family, variants can differ; a VGP-BPS13A and a VGP-BPS13B can use different connectors or physical shapes despite sharing the “13” designation. Older packs like the VGP-BPS2 (early VGN-A and VGN-S models) will not fit later machines that use VGP-BPS22 or VGP-BPS26. Always match your exact model number and the code printed on your current lithium-ion pack rather than assuming a close number will work.

The sub-series differ mainly in capacity and physical size. VGP-BPS is the standard, commonly 6-cell pack for daily use. VGP-BPL is the long or high-capacity option, often 9-cell, and can be physically larger or extend beyond the chassis. VGP-BPR covers extended or large-capacity packs, sometimes slice-style, aimed at premium and business models like the VGN-S and VPC-S. Suffix letters (A or B) signal connector or shape changes within a number.

Look on the label of your current battery, which prints the code directly (for example VGP-BPS22 or VGP-BPS26). On many models you remove the pack from the bottom bay to read it, or you can find your laptop model number on the underside of the chassis (such as VGN-FZ140E or VPC-CA22GX). Use both the model number and the printed VGP-BPSxx code together so you can confirm the correct match, including any A or B suffix.

Yes, on most VGP-equipped models the battery is user-replaceable through the bottom bay. Power down, slide or hold the release latch, lift out the old pack, then seat the replacement until it clicks. Standard VGP-BPS 6-cell packs drop straight in, while larger VGP-BPL 9-cell or VGP-BPR extended packs may sit proud of the chassis, so confirm the footprint clears your model. No tools are usually required for these latch-style bays.

Common signs include much shorter runtime than when new, the laptop shutting off unexpectedly even with charge showing, the pack no longer holding a charge, or the system running only when plugged in. You may also see the charge level stick at a fixed percentage. If your 6-cell VGP-BPS or 9-cell VGP-BPL pack shows these symptoms, match your model number and printed VGP-BPSxx code to order the correct $64.99 replacement.