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Digissential

Component Replacement Assistance

Serving Stellenbosch & surrounds • Transparent pricing • POPIA-aligned

component-replacement-assistance — Digissential

What’s included

  • Compatibility check for your PC or laptop model
  • Safe handling, clean cable routing, tidy reassembly
  • BIOS/firmware updates if the part needs it
  • Post-fit tests and a quick heat check

Details

TL;DR: We fit your new parts the right way, test them, and make sure the PC boots happy.
Local: Popular with SU students and Technopark teams who want a faster, quieter machine without buying new.

Symptoms we help with

  • Games stutter, apps crawl, or tabs freeze
  • PC shuts off under load or gives random restarts
  • Fans roar all the time, case feels hot
  • Noisy hard drive, long start-up times
  • “Not enough power” or “device not detected” after a DIY part swap

How we do it (at a glance)

  1. Quick check: Model, space, power needs, and BIOS version
  2. Fit the part: RAM, SSD, GPU, PSU, or fans — neat cables, no broken clips
  3. Update if needed: BIOS/firmware so the new part plays nice
  4. Test: Power-on, POST, Windows load, temps, quick stress test
  5. Handover: What changed, simple care tips, and next best upgrade (if any)

Time & cost in Stellenbosch

  • Labour: R400 per standard part swap (some jobs—tight ultrabooks, full rewire—may cost a bit more; we confirm first)
  • Parts: Billed at store price; we’ll quote to the rand before you buy
  • Turnaround: Often same day if parts are on hand; 1–3 working days if we need to source

Do-nots (to save time and money)

  • Don’t force a GPU/ RAM stick that won’t seat — it can crack the slot
  • Don’t mix odd RAM kits and expect them to run fast
  • Don’t run a new GPU on a tiny, old power supply
  • Don’t peel a glued SSD heat label — some are part of the cooler
  • Don’t keep using a PC that smells hot or clicks — stop and call

When to stop DIY & call us

  • PC won’t power on after a swap
  • You hear a pop, see smoke, or smell burnt plastic
  • BIOS can’t see the new drive
  • Random blue screens after “it worked once”
  • Case has no airflow and temps spike fast

Real-world notes from around town

  • SU res rooms: We see study laptops that lag with many Chrome tabs. A simple RAM + SSD upgrade made one first-year’s PC boot in 15 seconds and handle notes, Zoom, and Spotify with ease.
  • Die Boord / Welgevonden homes: Family desktops run loud. We swap in quiet fans and a tidy cable job. Noise drops, dust build-up slows.
  • Technopark SMEs: Office PCs freeze during big spreadsheets. We add RAM, a fast SSD, and a small UPS for the router. Staff keep working even during load-shedding.

Simple care tips

  • Keep the case off the carpet and clear the vents
  • Blow dust out every few months (we can show you how)
  • Don’t block the front or top fans with papers or boxes
  • Update Windows and drivers on a calm day, not mid-deadline

Parts & warranty

Parts are billed separately. You keep all OEM/retail cover. Our labour warranty covers the install work. If a part fails under its own warranty, we help you process it.

What to bring

The PC or laptop, new part(s) if you have them, and the power cable/charger. If we’re moving to an SSD, bring the old drive too so we can clone it.

POPIA-aware handling • CPA-aligned warranties • Lawful e-waste routing on request (with data-wipe certificate)