Don't Buy a New Laptop Yet: The SSD Trick

Is your 5-year-old laptop running slow? Does it take 5 minutes just to turn on? Before you spend $1,500 on a new one at JB Hi-Fi, read this.

The Bottleneck: Mechanical Hard Drives

Most laptops bought before 2018 utilize a mechanical Hard Disk Drive (HDD). These drives have spinning platters inside (like a record player). Over time, they get fragmented and slow down significantly.

Your processor (CPU) and RAM are probably fine. The hard drive is the anchor dragging your system down.

The Solution: Solid State Drive (SSD)

An SSD has no moving parts. It is a microchip that stores data instantly. Upgrading an old HDD to a new SSD makes your computer roughly 10x faster.

Boot times drop from minutes to seconds. Programs open instantly. It feels like a brand new machine.

The Math:

• New Laptop: $1,200 - $2,000 + Setup time + Data transfer costs.
• SSD Upgrade with Tech Fixer: ~$300 - $450 (includes parts, labour, and cloning your data so you lose nothing).

Better for the Planet

E-waste is a huge problem in the ACT. By upgrading your current machine, you keep toxic batteries and plastics out of landfill for another 3-5 years. It's the smarter, greener choice.

Want to speed up your Mac or PC?

We can perform this upgrade onsite or via our pickup/return service. We clone your exact system so all your photos, emails, and passwords are exactly where you left them—just faster.

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